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07-Nov-2009, 01:46 PM #1
Buffalo NAS Network Drive with failed HDD
Hi all I have a buffalo NAS 500 network drive, The disk to all intents and purposes seems to have failed. Insde is a standard 3.5 inch sata drive, I was considering putting in a 1TB or 1.5TB Sata Drive to replace it, does anyone know if this is possible ad if the firmware was stored on the old HDD or whether it is actualy saved onto the other harware within the case, thus making the replacement alot more easier. Many thanks

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07-Nov-2009, 02:02 PM #2
The firmware is in a FLASH, any standard SATA drive should work. Note, depending on the vintage of the unit, there may be a maximum limit. I'd check on the Buffalo site for the latest firmware and see if they state what size drive it supports.
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07-Nov-2009, 02:34 PM #3
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thank you will go have a look but if anyone knows off hand i would be greatful if they can get in touch

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