Exascend SE4 960GB
NAS HDD
Part number EXSE4A960GB · SE4 series · 3.5" SATA 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 5 machines and series — 5 TerraMaster. This is a NAS-class drive: built for 24/7 operation with vibration compensation for multi-bay enclosures — the right tier for most 1-8 bay home or small-office NAS units. 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
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Quick answers
Is the EXSE4A960GB officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 5 machines and series — 5 TerraMaster. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the EXSE4A960GB a good NAS drive?
This is a NAS-class drive: built for 24/7 operation with vibration compensation for multi-bay enclosures — the right tier for most 1-8 bay home or small-office NAS units. 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 EXSE4A960GB 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 EXSE4A960GB?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Micron MTFDDAK960MBP (112 machines), Synology SAT5200-960G (106 machines), Synology SAT5210-960G (93 machines). The full ranked list is below.