Hi all ! New MBL user and new to the forums here…
I’ve just got my 3TB MBL (single drive), and after a liiiiiitle while I just found that apparently the entire Internet bashes it for “lack of durability”, some mentioned “dead in less than 6 months”, and a few mentioned thing like “WDC Green drives are the culprit because of its aggressive spindown timer”.
So, fellow WD MBL users, would you please enlighten me on this issue? what is correct? what’s the truth? Does the HDD model play a significant role in this? Has it something to do with those WD EADS and EARS idle3 state? Will my MBL (in which resides a EZRS drive) have those issues? Should I install idle3ctl? Should I put a fan on it ? Or … is there anything else to it? What’s your personal experience with your MBL?
Is the MBL a good bang-for-your-buck, or a ticking timebomb for your data …? And why …?
(Because I really wanted to use it as a primary drive for the entire family – as for now, I really reluctant to put any data inside it without backup before knowing the truth)
Oh, and one more thing … Is it safe to power down the MBL without shutting it down first through the web interface/WD QuickView ? Are there any other options?
Regards,
YumYumOfTheYum
I’ve had mine for little over a year and a half and its still working there were some firmware issues in the past but they’ve been rectified. I’m actually thinking of getting another one maybe two. As far as powing off the device via unplugging the power cable, I’ve done a fair share of times and it always powers right back up. But you should still try to power it down properly. I would say that as long as it connect to a decent router you’ll get your moneys worth.
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For its price and for home usage, less than $150, it is the best NAS I have ever purchased. Also, the number of packages and customization, it is the best. Had mine over a year now.
I had NAS devices (single drives/raid) in the past, close to $300 or more, which for my usage, was overkill.
Now, take into consideration this is a NAS device. Which can be use for backups, still surprises the number of people who misueses the device, or trust it to have the only copy of important data. See this article, if confuse ( http://howto.cnet.com/8301-33088_39-57556308/digital-storage-basics-part-3-backup-vs-redundancy/).), Pay special attention to the first paragraph under “Backup”.
A good number also compares USB hard drive vs NAS devices, which is like apples vs oranges. A NAS implies more work to setup, but lot more flexible.
And last, do not forget, most people coming to internet forums for help, are usually people who are having issues. Then you find the minority, such as I, who come here to provide advise and help others.
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I have the 2 tb and its been working for ages now. I complain about it all the time cause there are still many software/firmware weaknesses and added features I want. But bottom line, it still runs and I can’t find anything that does as much for the same price.
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Thanks everyone!
I guess it’s really true. Product reviews are not to be trusted blindly, I suppose. I’ll get on the road, then !
Anyway, this is a really amazing little box !!! I’m really tempted to do things, but I think I’ll stick with using it as a NAS+torrentbox :D
Shabuboy
Thanks for reminding me. You’re right, no storage medium is safe in the long run, so a backup method is always needed. And there’s the point of price… Redundancy means more $$$, so I’ll stick with regular backup for this (home usage).
