Seagate or WD

chinahost · Post #1 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 02:44 AM

All the while we had been using Seagate until recently there was a few bad seagate disk and we are think of switching to using WD. In fact WD is also cost less.

What are your experiences with WD?

Also I noticed that WD has the RE3 and the RE2-GP which is energy saving.
Which would you use?

BareckObama · Post #2 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 04:15 AM

I have seen both the disk failing regularly and it depends on how the IO on each server is . We used to have smart and raid 1 hence used to have sufficient time for replacing the dead drives.

siforek · Post #3 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 07:04 AM

WD every time!

handsonhosting · Post #4 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 07:24 AM

I've used Western Digital for years and really can't complain. I still use Seagate when it comes to SCSI drives that have high spin times etc, but I've been quite comfortable with Western Digital for many years.

DatabaseDesign · Post #5 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 12:21 PM

Seagate ES.2 and Cheetah 15.5/6/7K

Host-REA · Post #6 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 12:45 PM

I like the WD's for sata and Segate for SCSI systems. I've seen both fail tho. I think it is luck of the draw and any drive can fail eventually.

SenseiSteve · Post #7 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 01:59 PM

WD seems to have a better RMA policy, but Seagate a better warranty. Kind of like asking if you prefer Ford or Chevrolet. Both manufacturers are first rate, so I don't think you'll go wrong with either.

HostLeet · Post #8 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 02:35 PM

I use WD Raptors on my home PC and they are top quality

. Never tried a Seagate, though.

DatabaseDesign · Post #9 (**permalink**) 06-09-2009, 07:09 PM

With some of the problems Seagate has had with firmware I would guess most would tend to choose WD although we've never had any problems with the enterprise class of drives. *knocks on wood*

izumi777 · Post #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 07:21 PM

Some say WD is better, Some say Seagate is better. So, I'm not sure which one is better. I use Seagate.

gnax|tj · Post #11 (**permalink**) 07-08-2009, 08:59 AM

WD Raptors are some of the best drives on the market imo. That being said, Seagate makes decent drives as well. If I had to choose though....WD.

virtbiz · Post #12 (**permalink**) 07-08-2009, 09:31 AM

IMO, you cannot go wrong with either one. Just stay away from the bargain-basement variety. For instance, Seagate has 2 "classes" of drives. The ones that are significantly less expensive have, in my experience, been much more prone to failure. Caveat emptor!

The-Pixel · Post #13 (**permalink**) 07-08-2009, 01:19 PM

All of the harddrives (internal or external) are of a Western Digital name. I have yet to hear anything bad about their harddrive products. I wouldn't buy a harddrive unless it was Western Digital.

RavC · Post #14 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 10:36 PM

I <3 WD, my first hard drive on my first PC was a 40MB WD.. maybe it's sentimental attachment

Transient · Post #15 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 10:56 AM

I would definitely recommend WD.