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WD Easystore 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0120HBK-NESE) - $249.99

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Dec 21st, 2021 2:01 pm

Leggo84 [OP]: Member; Dec 30, 2012; 493 posts; 1099 upvotes; SURREY

Dec 21st, 2021 2:01 pm

[Best Buy] WD Easystore 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0120HBK-NESE) - $249.99

Deal Link:: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/wd ... y/14936769
Price:: 250
Savings:: 100
Expiry:: December 22, 2021
Retailer:: Best Buy

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BB has the WD Easystore 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0120HBK-NESE) for $249.99 (SAVE $100)

$250/12 TB = 20.83 per TB

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Dec 21st, 2021 2:43 pm

xtrmDeals: Deal Addict; Oct 14, 2017; 1728 posts; 2770 upvotes; Kingston

Dec 21st, 2021 2:43 pm

Any clue if the drive is shuckable? And which one?

Dec 21st, 2021 2:59 pm

Skellantra: Newbie; Nov 25, 2021; 85 posts; 265 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 21st, 2021 2:59 pm

Think this'll be good for a 24/7 plex server on an old desktop PC? After being shucked

Dec 21st, 2021 3:09 pm

Bleachway: Deal Addict; Aug 23, 2013; 1791 posts; 1345 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 21st, 2021 3:09 pm

xtrmDeals wrote: ↑Any clue if the drive is shuckable? And which one?

These drives are shuckable. The drives in the 12TB are WD120EDAZ or WD120EMFZ.

Skellantra wrote: ↑Think this'll be good for a 24/7 plex server on an old desktop PC? After being shucked

Perfect for Plex Server, have a few 12/14TB in my Plex Server and no issues.

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Dec 21st, 2021 3:13 pm

Knighter: Member; Nov 1, 2021; 249 posts; 159 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 3:13 pm

I bought a WD 4T for $99 couple of years ago, it seems no big leap from there.

Dec 21st, 2021 3:14 pm

Knighter: Member; Nov 1, 2021; 249 posts; 159 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 3:14 pm

Bleachway wrote: ↑ These drives are shuckable. The drives in the 12TB are WD120EDAZ or WD120EMFZ.

Perfect for Plex Server, have a few 12/14TB in my Plex Server and no issues.

The bigger the disk, the higher your risk. Imagine if it bites the dust suddenly, you'll loose 12T data.

+1

Dec 21st, 2021 3:15 pm

Flyingjaguar: Newbie; Jun 28, 2021; 11 posts; 8 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 3:15 pm

Got five last year, one from amazon.ca and 4 from BHphotos. All in my Synology NAS now. They have been running for a year now and have no issue. But I don't visit them often. BTW, I believe that I bought them around $239.

+1

Dec 21st, 2021 3:24 pm

Bleachway: Deal Addict; Aug 23, 2013; 1791 posts; 1345 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 21st, 2021 3:24 pm

Knighter wrote: ↑ The bigger the disk, the higher your risk. Imagine if it bites the dust suddenly, you'll loose 12T data.

Not worried, have backups in place.

+6

Dec 21st, 2021 3:42 pm

hikes83: Newbie; Dec 11, 2020; 44 posts; 66 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 3:42 pm

I’m a tech newb. Would this work with a PS5? Probably overkill for that alone but I could also use with my desktop

Dec 21st, 2021 3:46 pm

Leggo84 [OP]: Member; Dec 30, 2012; 493 posts; 1099 upvotes; SURREY

Dec 21st, 2021 3:46 pm

Bleachway wrote: ↑ These drives are shuckable. The drives in the 12TB are WD120EDAZ or WD120EMFZ.

Perfect for Plex Server, have a few 12/14TB in my Plex Server and no issues.

I have a Synology DS920+ i guess these drives are not compatible as per Synology Products Compatibility List ?

Dec 21st, 2021 3:48 pm

Bleachway: Deal Addict; Aug 23, 2013; 1791 posts; 1345 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 21st, 2021 3:48 pm

hikes83 wrote: ↑ I’m a tech newb. Would this work with a PS5? Probably overkill for that alone but I could also use with my desktop

HDD is not what you use for a PS5. Look into a NVMe M2 drive for additional storage for your PS5.

You can look into;

Samsung 980 Pro
WD Black SN850

Dec 21st, 2021 3:59 pm

hikes83: Newbie; Dec 11, 2020; 44 posts; 66 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 3:59 pm

Bleachway wrote: ↑ HDD is not what you use for a PS5. Look into a NVMe M2 drive for additional storage for your PS5.

You can look into;

Samsung 980 Pro
WD Black SN850

Thank you!

Dec 21st, 2021 4:00 pm

redflagdealsguy: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 26162 posts; 35304 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 4:00 pm

Is this a viable NAS drive if de-gloved and put into a RAID solution?

I aim to be inclusive and considerate of others in my posts. If I fall short of that mark, feel free to let me know in good faith, and where appropriate, I'll edit my posts. Thank you.

Dec 21st, 2021 4:04 pm

rilles: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2001; 6361 posts; 1568 upvotes; rural ontario

Dec 21st, 2021 4:04 pm

redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ Is this a viable NAS drive if de-gloved and put into a RAID solution?

I used the 14TB easystore for my NAS - I would imagine the 12TB would be just as usable.

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Dec 21st, 2021 4:06 pm

Bleachway: Deal Addict; Aug 23, 2013; 1791 posts; 1345 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 21st, 2021 4:06 pm

Leggo84 wrote: ↑ I have a Synology DS920+ i guess these drives are not compatible as per Synology Products Compatibility List ?

On my phone looking through the compatibility list and doesn’t show these drives on there.

Dec 21st, 2021 4:06 pm

redflagdealsguy: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 26162 posts; 35304 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 4:06 pm

rilles wrote: ↑ I used the 14TB easystore for my NAS - I would imagine the 12TB would be just as usable.

For light use, I'm sure. I'm thinking the SMR vs CMR issue.

I take your feedback as pro-this drive, for what it's worth.

I aim to be inclusive and considerate of others in my posts. If I fall short of that mark, feel free to let me know in good faith, and where appropriate, I'll edit my posts. Thank you.

Dec 21st, 2021 4:08 pm

shutterbug: Deal Addict; May 19, 2003; 3505 posts; 1771 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 4:08 pm

Bleachway wrote: ↑ On my phone looking through the compatibility list and doesn’t show these drives on there.

Ignore the list. It will work.

My Heatware

+2

Dec 21st, 2021 4:09 pm

rilles: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2001; 6361 posts; 1568 upvotes; rural ontario

Dec 21st, 2021 4:09 pm

redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ For light use, I'm sure. I'm thinking the SMR vs CMR issue.

I take your feedback as pro-this drive, for what it's worth.

i'm not aware of any drive maker who uses SMR above 8TB. The WD white label drives seem to be re-labeled RED pro.

With Seagate enclosures its easier because they put the drive in with the stock label.

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Dec 21st, 2021 4:10 pm

redflagdealsguy: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 26162 posts; 35304 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 4:10 pm

rilles wrote: ↑ i'm not aware of any drive maker who uses SMR above 8TB. The WD white label drives seem to be re-labeled RED pro.

With Seagate enclosures its easier because they put the drive in with the stock label.

Big, if true.

Thank you.

I aim to be inclusive and considerate of others in my posts. If I fall short of that mark, feel free to let me know in good faith, and where appropriate, I'll edit my posts. Thank you.

Dec 21st, 2021 4:33 pm

PoliSpohorous: Newbie; Oct 9, 2019; 89 posts; 115 upvotes

Dec 21st, 2021 4:33 pm

In for 2! Thanks op. HDD at the $20/TB sweetspot can't miss out!

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