Western Digital Raptor strange noise/vibration

Using the Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostics (most recent
download from their website).

Running the QUICK TEST on my new 150 GB Raptor produces zero errors,
but it also produces noise like a manual transmission car getting up
to speed at the beginning of the test. Sounds like it goes through
about three gears, with excessive vibration too. After about 10% of
the test, the unusual sound goes away.

The old 37 GB Raptor does not make unusual noises or vibrations
during the same quick test.

I will run the extended test right away, assuming it produces zero
errors.

The SMART data looks correct to me. Here is the actual comparison
between the two drives.

Newsgroups: alt.binaries.phish
Subject: Raptor SMART information

Should I be concerned?

Thanks.

John Doe <jdoe.RemoveThis@usenetlove.invalid> wrote:
> Using the Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostics (most recent
> download from their website).
>
> Running the QUICK TEST on my new 150 GB Raptor produces zero errors,
> but it also produces noise like a manual transmission car getting up
> to speed at the beginning of the test. Sounds like it goes through
> about three gears, with excessive vibration too. After about 10% of
> the test, the unusual sound goes away.
>
> The old 37 GB Raptor does not make unusual noises or vibrations
> during the same quick test.
>
> I will run the extended test right away, assuming it produces zero
> errors.
>
> The SMART data looks correct to me. Here is the actual comparison
> between the two drives.
>
> Newsgroups: alt.binaries.phish
> Subject: Raptor SMART information

Smart move choosing such an obscure binary newsgroup when groups.google doesnt bother with them.

> Should I be concerned?