Any difference between the 2 Velociraptors?
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Hmm, don't know what you mean 
Do you mean the Capacity like the 74GB to 150GB to 300GB or the actual physical size as 1 is in a caddy and other is not ?.
Do you mean the Capacity like the 74GB to 150GB to 300GB or the actual physical size as 1 is in a caddy and other is not ?.
I ment phyiscal size of the 2 300GB models. Do they perform exactly the same?Hmm, don't know what you mean
Do you mean the Capacity like the 74GB to 150GB to 300GB or the actual physical size as 1 is in a caddy and other is not ?.
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They are the exact same, 1 is in a caddy so it fits a normal 3.5" bay and the other is for Server/Enterprise use.
Beware as the earlier caddy and this caused issues in some uses with the position of the SATA port/power sockets and they also had a early firmware that got around 103MB/Sec over newer firmware at about 108MB/Sec. (approx and will vary on different Mobo's).
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17907364&highlight=caddy+username_helmutcheese
Beware as the earlier caddy and this caused issues in some uses with the position of the SATA port/power sockets and they also had a early firmware that got around 103MB/Sec over newer firmware at about 108MB/Sec. (approx and will vary on different Mobo's).
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17907364&highlight=caddy+username_helmutcheese
Ok, 1 problem though i just checked and there is only 1 in stock of the newer version, so unless they get stock within about a week il have to order the older version
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Which one is the new firmware one?
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The 300GB could be either but if its the new "backplane" model its the newer one.
The 74GB/150GB are all new "backplane" models anyhow.
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Cheers helmutcheese,
Is theres no part number or something to allow me to verify? Was hoping for the 300Gb one to replace my old 150Gb Raptor...
I presume the 150Gb and 300Gb have identical performance figures other than the 300Gb is a 2 platter HD
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Is theres no part number or something to allow me to verify? Was hoping for the 300Gb one to replace my old 150Gb Raptor...
I presume the 150Gb and 300Gb have identical performance figures other than the 300Gb is a 2 platter HD
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Just noticed OcUK stock 3 versions of the 300Gb model:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/search_results.php?sortby=priceAsc&groupid=&search=raptor+300
(WD3000GLFS) - Older version?
(WD3000HLFS) - Newer version as per helmuts details above?
(WD3000BLFS) - Thats the non-caddy version
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/search_results.php?sortby=priceAsc&groupid=&search=raptor+300
(WD3000GLFS) - Older version?
(WD3000HLFS) - Newer version as per helmuts details above?
(WD3000BLFS) - Thats the non-caddy version
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Cheers helmutcheese,
Is theres no part number or something to allow me to verify? Was hoping for the 300Gb one to replace my old 150Gb Raptor...
I presume the 150Gb and 300Gb have identical performance figures other than the 300Gb is a 2 platter HD
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Seem to be same speed regardless (well 150GB and 300GB so far as no 74GB actually sold yet).
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The (WD3000HLFS) comparing Model Number to the new 150GB and the fact the peep above checked up in store and they said they have only 1 of the newer type left in stock. 
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There is a new WD SecureConnect Cable (not that big massive one they used to have).
It states on the site it is not for VelicoRaptors but I'm sure that's old info and it will fit the new "Backplane" model.
OLD :
NEW :
*Not for use with WD VelociRaptor
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/accessories.asp?ProdID=246
It states on the site it is not for VelicoRaptors but I'm sure that's old info and it will fit the new "Backplane" model.
OLD :
NEW :
*Not for use with WD VelociRaptor
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/accessories.asp?ProdID=246
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Just ordered the last oneWD3000HLFS is the only one needed for the majority of applications
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