NAS Drive Compatibility

Western Digital 160GB

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Part number WD1600YS · 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
160 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 160 GB capacity, ranked by how many machines list them:

Intel SSDSC2BB160G4 104 machines · DC S3500 Seagate ST3160318AS 80 machines · Consumer BarraCuda Seagate ST3160813AS 72 machines · Consumer BarraCuda Intel SSDSA2CW160G3 68 machines · 320 Western Digital WD1600JD 66 machines · Intel SSDSA2M160G2GC 61 machines · X25-M Seagate ST3160316AS 59 machines · Western Digital WD1600BEVT 53 machines ·

Quick answers

Is the WD1600YS 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 WD1600YS 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 WD1600YS 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 WD1600YS?

At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Intel SSDSC2BB160G4 (104 machines), Seagate ST3160318AS (80 machines), Seagate ST3160813AS (72 machines). The full ranked list is below.