WD Green or Red for Raidz2 Array

[Shinu]

As the topic states, I'd like to know of you guy's opinions on which is the better drive to purchase if I were to build a Raidz2 array? I've read many other threads about the topic, but I haven't seen anything definitive.

 

[SmallGuy]

Probably because there isn't any definitive choice.
This has been discuss to death.
Make up your mind, that's it.

 

[SmallGuy]

Double post

 

[9C1 Newbee]

Is the extra money for the reds worth the extra warranty? The price margins fluctuate. So, make up your mind. LOL

 

[Shinu]

So then it's safe to assume that the lack of TLER in the Green drives makes no difference in RaidZ arrays?

 

[9C1 Newbee]

That is correct. Only thing is with the greens is you WILL have to wdidle them. With the reds you MIGHT have to wdidle them.

 

[Ericloewe]

So then it's safe to assume that the lack of TLER in the Green drives makes no difference in RaidZ arrays?

It does make a difference. You'll have to decide whether TLER is worth it.