Disk Recommendations

[MiltR]

I want to generate a NAS system using the Synology DS211+ unit.
It will run in RAID 1 mode and I want to use two 1 Tb SATA drives at 7200 rpm, probably 3.5".

What disks are best for this application?

Thanks.

 

[claykin]

Pick one of these from the Synology compatibility list.

http://www.synology.com/support/hd.php?lang=us&product_id=66

I am a fan of Enterprise disks such as the Seagate ST31000524NS

 

[stevech]

Seagate, WD, Hitachi, 2TB, all about $70 now.
I bought one for $80 that included a nice USB enclosure. I can use it like that or swap drives in that enclosure and put the new 2TB in a NAS or PC.
Odd, but it seems the big drives are cheaper in USB enclosures than as a bare drive; marketing volume in retail, I guess.