looking to get a HDD

[msuk]

Hi all,

I am looking to get a HDD for my Solo2. Should I go for 5400 or 7200? Or makes no difference at all?

Thanks
Msuk

[Rob van der Does]

Look for a dedicated PVR-HDD (they are indeed 5400 RPM and produce little warmth) or a 2.5" (laptop) HDD.
If you're looking for a large disk (say above 1TB) the 3.5" DVR HDD would be your choice.

[Rob van der Does]

Sorry, I forgot: the Solo2 only takes an 2.5" HDD.

[msuk]

Ok thanks. Just to confirm the Solo2 supports SATA III?

[Rob van der Does]

Yes. And otherwise it would be no problem, as all SATA III HDD's are backwards compatible. As is SATA III if the HDD is SATA I/II.
In other words: you can put any 2.5" SATA HDD in the Solo2.

[msuk]

Hi there,

Will the following WD SATA III 2.5 fit the Solo2?

Metric
Height 9.5 mm
Depth 100.2 mm
Width 69.85 mm

http://www.wdc.com/global/products/s...260&language=1

Thanks in advanced
Msuk

[Rob van der Does]

Any 2.5" HDD will do for the Solo2: the box has plenty of room.

[DaMacFunkin]

Just make sure you use the rubber gromits though or you will short the hard drive

[msuk]

Hi there,

got the HDD, now should the HDD be seated on top of the bracket or underneath the bracket?

This article suggest underneath, but I have seen it fitted on top in a few internet posting.

http://sataid.net/forum/showthread.php/29934-Installing-a-Sata-hard-drive-in-a-Vu-Solo2

[Rob van der Does]

Both will do fine.
There's plenty of room on both sides and an HDD won't blame you for having to work upside-down.