03-10-2023, 11:12 AM
Hi Doug, thanks for the question, and I'm glad to hear that you find my videos helpful.
Regarding your question, while the WD Black M.2 SSDs are designed for high performance and would work fine in the Lockerstor2 Gen 2, they might not be the most cost-effective option for your use case.
Since your usage requirements for the NAS are relatively low, and you're planning on using it mainly for automated PC backup and occasional Plex streaming, you may not need the higher performance of the WD Black drives. Instead, you could consider using WD Red SSDs or traditional hard drives, which are designed for use in NAS systems and provide good reliability and performance at a lower cost.
Also, it's worth noting that M.2 SSDs are not hot-swappable, so if you plan on adding more storage in the future, you would need to power down the system and physically install the new drives. On the other hand, if you go for traditional hard drives, you can easily add or replace them without needing to power down the system.
Ultimately, the choice of the drives depends on your specific needs and budget. If you prioritize high performance and can afford the extra cost, then WD Black M.2 SSDs would be a suitable option. However, if you value cost-effectiveness and reliability, then WD Red SSDs or traditional hard drives would be a better choice for your use case.
Regarding your question, while the WD Black M.2 SSDs are designed for high performance and would work fine in the Lockerstor2 Gen 2, they might not be the most cost-effective option for your use case.
Since your usage requirements for the NAS are relatively low, and you're planning on using it mainly for automated PC backup and occasional Plex streaming, you may not need the higher performance of the WD Black drives. Instead, you could consider using WD Red SSDs or traditional hard drives, which are designed for use in NAS systems and provide good reliability and performance at a lower cost.
Also, it's worth noting that M.2 SSDs are not hot-swappable, so if you plan on adding more storage in the future, you would need to power down the system and physically install the new drives. On the other hand, if you go for traditional hard drives, you can easily add or replace them without needing to power down the system.
Ultimately, the choice of the drives depends on your specific needs and budget. If you prioritize high performance and can afford the extra cost, then WD Black M.2 SSDs would be a suitable option. However, if you value cost-effectiveness and reliability, then WD Red SSDs or traditional hard drives would be a better choice for your use case.