this post was submitted on 26 Jul 2026
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[–] ramble81@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why though? On the hope it’s an actual WD? But what purpose would that serve as most likely something has been messed with to make it cheaper. Or maybe from the same WD manufacturing line?

[–] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 10 points 1 week ago

Curiosity, mostly. And yes, it could be a "factory second" labeled for local sale.

A SMART report would be interesting too. Perhaps it's a relabeled old drive.