This HDD is doing what it should and that too within a reasonable time, but I'll send it back anyway, because it is - to my mind - much too loud. It's not just the typical hard drive whirring, but a constant hum (despite decoupled suspension in the housing). Probably it vibrates too strong. Would no longer buy from the Blue Series just the low price due.
Wm the volume does not matter, can they buy confidently, otherwise I would ehr discourage.