“Do these 4TB external hard drives now use SMR drives just like the transition of the "RED" drives? Thanks !!!”
Answer This Question
1-3 of 3 Answers
As best I can tell, the WD40EZAZ (which uses SMR) is the probable HDD. This isn't as big an issue with Easystore drives as it would be with raid systems. Since I'm assuming the drive will mostly be used for back-ups, the SMR with the USB interface will only affect backup speed. Figure around 10-20% less than a PMR drive
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Mine (purchased in July) was not an SMR Drive - It was a WD40EZRZ. According to Western Digital's statement from April, while the WD20EZRZ and the WD60EZRZ DO use SMR drives, this particular model does not.
I would recommend:
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Please know the WD Easystore is an ordinary external hard drive. You can refer to link given below know more about internal drives. https://blog.westerndigital.com/wd-red-nas-drives/ For more information and feature related to this drive please follow the link provided below. http://products.wdc.com/library/UM/ENG/4779-705168.pdf Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.
