This is my first post and I'm about to try and build my first unRAID server.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST32000542AS-Bare/dp/B0028Y4CY6/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1300990984&sr=1-4

 

Do you guys know if this is a good drive to pick?

I already picked up the Hitachi 2T drive from amazon earlier but would rather not buy multiples from the same brand/batch.

That's why this Seagate one looks promising to me..

 

 

They work, but personally I don't like them very much.  You have to update the firmware, which is a pain.  Plus one of mine started throwing SMART errors after just a few months of use (granted, I never updated the firmware on that one).  I had to pay $10 for Seagate's advanced replacement because Seagate's packing specifications are so ridiculous (plus they make you cover shipping).  Seagate sent me a refurb drive as a replacement, not a new one.  I'm preclearing it as we speak.

 

These drives have been getting lots of bad reviews on Newegg as well.  So they work...but I still don't like them.

 

Honestly, I would just go with a second Hitachi green drive or maybe a WD EARS.  As long as you preclear all new drives thoroughly (at least 2 passes of preclear), then you shouldn't have to worry much about having multiples of the same drive.

 

Specifically, jump on this deal:

 

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=11929.0

 

Thanks Raj. My local Fry's still has the Hitachi (retail kit) for $69.99 for sale and I already picked one there too.

I might just get another one there while it's available.