Network attached Storage: will a 1/3 height drive work in full size bay?

Sjmhands · #1 01-07-09, 14:22

Hi i have recently bought a Linksys NAS200 and having not had a moment to look for any drives for it i FINNALLY got round to finding a brilliant offer on Amazon.

Heres the NAS200 Web Page

And here's the Web Page for the Hard Drive

However when last minute spec-checking i found a problem My problem is i found a warning in the user guide of the NAS saying that you can use half-height or low profile disk at your own risk. However it does not mention 3/4 disks. So is 3/4 height disk, full size? I really would rather not 'risk it' if it doesnt fit properly, i don't want to make any costly mistakes! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] If this isn't the right disk can any one recommend any cheapeish 1tb hard disks or tell me what specifications to look for.

Thanks,
Sjmhands

RichieP · #2 01-07-09, 21:13

AFAIK the length and width of these drives is pretty standard.

I couldn't see any images of the fixings, but I would have thought these low profile drives would allow for more air flow and run cooler. Quite importanr for these large capacity drives.

Sjmhands · #3 01-07-09, 21:36

so do you think its safe to buy a 1/3 height drive? Weirdly I can't find any full height ones?

RichieP · #4 01-07-09, 21:43

I can't see what 'risk' there is in using a low profile drive.

Sjmhands · #5 01-07-09, 21:52

oh ok, it just worrys me that they would not 'sit' properly and if it would do any damage.

Sjmhands · #6 02-07-09, 19:34

Good News! After speaking to a linksys tech agent and getting this link

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/...?p_faqid=15462

i looked up the Seagate 75OGb which is approved and has a 1/3 height!

The agent however is going to email me back however to confirm whether the drives i want will work.

Ill Keep You Posted!