The hard drive produces unusual sounds. Is this typical?
The hard drive produces unusual sounds. Is this typical?
HHDs often produce sounds during operation, but these noises usually signal activity. A single click may point to an issue. Consider verifying their SMART status. For Gemini users, checking HDD SMART status in Windows 11 is straightforward: run the command wmic diskdrive get status for a quick "OK" or "Pred Fail" result, or navigate through Windows Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Disks & volumes to see a "Healthy" indicator on supported drives.
It's not about HDDs but SSDs. It doesn’t seem too bad to me (is the drive spinning down?). I’m not familiar with servers, so I’d use an app like CrystalDiskInfo to check their condition. Edited January 21 by leclod
Are they both HDDs? Did you test them individually? Should these devices be running at all? It seems like a software might be interacting with them. — leclod, January 21
It’s reasonable to note that WD Red Plus drives aren’t built for quiet performance—they’re intended for a setup where fans generate over 110dB. If you prefer something quieter, consider switching to desktop models.
I have a single 16TB Red Pro in my desktop with two additional drives. At first, it caught me off guard by making some rattling at least once each day. It might be louder than the others when it's running, but I can't confirm for sure. Other than that, it doesn't bother me like those other drives do. Updated January 21 by leclod
There is some spinning, which is fine. The scraping/grinding noise is really the kicker as it’s much louder than everything else