NewTek 3Play 440, User Manual

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Figure 189 – 3P lay
6. Close the drive bay door.
7. Close the front panel.
SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION:
Q: What hard drives are recommended for removable drive bays?
A: NewTek Sales may offer additional hard drives for use in the removable bays. NewTek
supplied storage media has been carefully tested to meet exacting specifications, and can be
expected to provide optimal performance and reliability.
Of course, you are free to purchase storage media from other sources. Keep in mind that
manufacturer specifications and reviews may highlight favorable statistics, focusing on results
from ‘typical’ (i.e., less demanding) operating environments. Naturally, NewTek cannot
guarantee that hard drives obtained from such sources will provide performance adequate to
meet operational requirements. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind if you employ hard
drives purchased from other sources:
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All else being equal, larger drives are normally faster – try to use 1TB drives or above.
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Use SATA 3.0GB/s drives with rotational speed of 7200 R.P.M. (or better).
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Drives should have a larger onboard cache (32Mb or better is recommended).