The new hard drive isn't functioning properly.
The new hard drive isn't functioning properly.
They should provide an equivalent or improved option if your specific SKU isn’t available (or a replacement). I’ve often preferred Seagate products, as they’ve performed well in my experience, but most people will share their negative experiences with various drive brands because hard drives are among the more delicate parts.
Once you receive the refund, you should get the identical item.
I mentioned I've always liked Seagate, so if it's about the same price as WD and you're open to switching, you might consider a 10TB Seagate instead. Still, it's likely that sticking with the same model will work just fine. Each manufacturer has its own issues, but WD isn't significantly worse than others.
Understood. The difference lies in how the drive interprets its speed settings. IronWolf NAS lists a maximum of 7200 RPM, while your system uses 5400. This can happen due to calibration or firmware adjustments. Comparing it to your old PC with 5400 RPM HDDs, it’s essentially matching that speed range.