NAS Drive Compatibility

Western Digital 120GB

Other HDD

Part number WD1200JS · HDD. If your machine is listed below, this drive is officially supported — not a forum workaround.

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8
Compatible NAS models
0 Syn · 8 QNAP · 0 Asus · 0 TM
By vendor
120 GB
Listed capacity
Western Digital
Manufacturer
3-2-1 cold backup fit

No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.

Compatibility verdict

It appears on the official compatibility lists of 8 machines and series — 8 QNAP. Check the class badge above: drives tagged NAS or Enterprise are built for 24/7 multi-bay operation. Desktop-class drives often lack vibration resistance and are usually absent from vendor HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.

Compatible NAS models

QNAP TS-109 II See its full HCL → QNAP TS-109 Pro See its full HCL → QNAP TS-109 Pro II See its full HCL → QNAP TS-209 II See its full HCL → QNAP TS-209 Pro See its full HCL → QNAP TS-209 Pro II See its full HCL → QNAP TS-409U See its full HCL → QNAP TS-409 Pro See its full HCL →

Same-capacity alternatives

Other drives listed at 120 GB capacity, ranked by how many machines list them:

Micron MTFDDAK120MBB 121 machines · M500DC Intel SSDSC2BW120H6 120 machines · 535 Intel SSDSC2BB120G6 119 machines · DC S3510 Intel SSDSC2BB120G4 104 machines · DC S3500 Intel SSDSC2BW120A4 96 machines · 530 Samsung MZ-75E120 82 machines · 850 EVO Crucial CT120M500SSD1 81 machines · M500 Micron MTFDDAK120MAV 81 machines · M500

Quick answers

Is the WD1200JS officially compatible with my NAS?

It appears on the official compatibility lists of 8 machines and series — 8 QNAP. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.

Is the WD1200JS a good NAS drive?

Check the class badge above: drives tagged NAS or Enterprise are built for 24/7 multi-bay operation. Desktop-class drives often lack vibration resistance and are usually absent from vendor HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.

Can I use the WD1200JS for a 3-2-1 cold backup copy?

No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.

What are alternatives to the WD1200JS?

At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Micron MTFDDAK120MBB (121 machines), Intel SSDSC2BW120H6 (120 machines), Intel SSDSC2BB120G6 (119 machines). The full ranked list is below.