Toshiba Consumer DT01 2TB
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Part number DT01ACA200 (HDS723020BLE640) · Consumer DT01 series · SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III). 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 96 machines and series — 96 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 DT01ACA200 (HDS723020BLE640) officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 96 machines and series — 96 QNAP. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the DT01ACA200 (HDS723020BLE640) 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 DT01ACA200 (HDS723020BLE640) 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 DT01ACA200 (HDS723020BLE640)?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Western Digital WD2005VBYZ (451 machines), Toshiba MG04ACA200E (416 machines), Seagate ST2000NE0015 (372 machines). The full ranked list is below.