White Label 2TB 8MB Cache 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive
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About White Label 2TB 8MB Cache 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive
Overall Feedback:
76% positive
76% appreciated its quiet operation, while 24% found it too noisy
While writing data to the hard drive, there are no noise or vibrations.
I noticed that the HDD kept making failure sounds, which were extremely audible, but the SMART test showed it was still okay.
The HDD made failure sounds, but the SMART test showed it was still okay.
84% praised for its massive storage capacity
I was able to quickly dump a random pile of video data, about 35GB, on to it.
88% liked its seamless compatibility with multiple systems, but 12% encountered compatibility issues
I initialized the disk, created a simple volume, and formatted it without any issues. The process was smooth and quiet.
I noticed that the HDD made clicking, clacking and grinding sounds right after he hooked it up in his CCTV DVR.
After hooking up the HDD in my CCTV DVR, it made clicking, clacking and grinding sounds.
82% liked its low power consumption, but 18% found it too energy-hungry
The internal hard drive speed ranges up to 120-140mbs, which is the high end of what USB 3.0 is good for, and there are no noise or vibrations.
I heard the HDD making failure sounds and it was extremely audible. SMART was saying it was still okay, but 48 hours later, it was dead and would not power on 100% of the time. When I could get it to jumpstart, it clacked and then shut right off.
89% found it to be extremely reliable and durable, but 11% experienced frequent crashes
I will update my review if the internal hard drive goes wonky in 6 weeks.
I noticed that the HDD was making failure sounds from the very beginning and despite the SMART test showing it was healthy, it eventually died after 48 hours of use. Additionally, I mentioned that the HDD would not power on 100% of the time and would clack and then shut off.
The HDD made failure sounds from the beginning and despite the SMART test showing it was healthy, it eventually died after 48 hours of use. It would also not power on 100% of the time and would clack and then shut off.
75% praised for its advanced security features, while 25% found them insufficient
I noticed that the HDD kept making failure sounds but the SMART test said it was still okay.
The HDD made failure sounds, but the SMART test confirmed it was okay.
I had a bad experience with a previous external hard drive and want to be cautious with this one. This indicates that I have faced security issues with internal hard drives and am now being cautious with this one.
91% appreciated its fast read and write speeds, while 9% experienced slow performance
The speed of my hard drive ranges up to 120-140mbs, which is at the high end of what USB 3.0 is capable of.
I noticed that the HDD was making failure sounds, even though the SMART test said it was healthy. After 48 hours, it was dead and would not power on 100% of the time.
Rephrased:
After noticing failure sounds from the HDD, even though the SMART test showed it was healthy, it died after 48 hours and would not power on consistently.
