NAS Drive Compatibility

Western Digital 200GB

Other HDD

Part number WD2000JS · 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
200 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 200 GB capacity, ranked by how many machines list them:

Intel SSDSC2BA200G4 128 machines · DC S3710 Intel SSDSC2BA200G3 91 machines · DC S3700 Seagate ST200FP0021 75 machines · 600 Pro Kingston SE100S37/200G 64 machines · SSDNow E100 OCZ D2RSTK251E19-0200 60 machines · Deneva 2 Maxtor 6V200E0 44 machines · Seagate ST3200820AS 40 machines · Consumer BarraCuda Western Digital HUSMM1620ASS200 - 0B31065 6 machines · Ultrastar SSD1600MM

Quick answers

Is the WD2000JS 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 WD2000JS 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 WD2000JS 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 WD2000JS?

At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Intel SSDSC2BA200G4 (128 machines), Intel SSDSC2BA200G3 (91 machines), Seagate ST200FP0021 (75 machines). The full ranked list is below.