I purchased 2 WDBCKA0080HBK-NESN Easystore WD 8TB Drives, goal of utilizing in a WD PRO PR2100 NAS. I read that the red dr. would be best for this config, but see different individuals saying some get red some white. Any guidance greatly appreciated! null

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Mike · Accepted Answer

5400 rpm 256mb cache white label enterprise drives as far as i know in 2019. They are setup now where they can't be used in a desktop computer after being shucked. But i got one to work in an external 4 bay enclosure.

Answered by Mike 6 years ago

NapBass · Answer

Red and white in the easystore are the same nas drives. Looks like the reds have disappeared for the last 6 months or so. Use the white label drives in your nas, they are appropriate.

CreateANickname · Answer

So you're removing the drives from the EasyStore and putting them in the NAS? If that's the case, check the Internet. You'll find out how to shuck drives from an EasyStore and use them in some other device. Note, depending on the drive, you may need some special adapter cable (or Kapton tape) to make it work in another device.

If the NAS you're talking about allows connecting USB drives to it, then I have no idea.

Good luck.

“I purchased 2 WDBCKA0080HBK-NESN Easystore WD 8TB Drives, goal of utilizing in a WD PRO PR2100 NAS. I read that the red dr. would be best for this config, but see different individuals saying some get red some white. Any guidance greatly appreciated!”

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