Western Digital 80GB
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Part number WD800AAJS · HDD. If your machine is listed below, this drive is officially supported — not a forum workaround.
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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 2 machines and series — 2 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.
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Quick answers
Is the WD800AAJS officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 2 machines and series — 2 QNAP. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the WD800AAJS 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 WD800AAJS 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 WD800AAJS?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Intel SSDSC2BB080G6 (119 machines), Intel SSDSC2BB080G4 (104 machines), Intel SSDSC2BW080A4 (96 machines). The full ranked list is below.