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Tagged with hard-disk data-storage
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USB External Drive fit for constant and heavy usage
So a bit over a year ago, I moved to a new laptop, and connected an external USB hard drive with the files from my old one. Since then, I used the external drive, labeled as Elements (E:), as a second ...
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Looking for external hard drive storage
Are there reliable companies out there selling external, USB-powered hard drives (in enclosures) so I can store my data?
Computers nowadays come with ridiculously small storage, and cloud services are ...
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Is there any rack-mount server case which support massive amount of HDD?
I just need to build my custom storage solution. The enterprise grade solution provided by third part company is too expensive and it doesn't cover my requirements.
I have overview all the mainstream ...
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Measuring reliability on newer harddrives in usb 3 enclosures
I used to measure the reliability of my hard drives via S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology), even for my external hard drives in USB enclosures.
My newer hard drives that I ...
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External drive plugged in for long time
I have a small home server for which I want to buy an external drive (SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS HUB 6TB HDD). Without going into details, it is currently the only way to increase the available storage space....
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Have internal storage drives gone down in quality?
Call me cynical, but it seems that for every drive I read reviews on, there are loads of people expressing the same issues -- either drops in quality of components, poor longevity, or abnormally high ...
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Are portable 2.5 inch external hard drives more prone to internal damage?
I bought a 2 TB external hard drive from Seagate and on the first day it stopped working. Probably something broken inside. I never had expected that it will get damaged so easily.
So I'm ...
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Long Time Storage Solution
This might be a bit too fictional but here's the scenario. Task is to store small amount of data (Less than 1Mb) for centuries to come.
Environment specs and possible hazards follows:
Usually at room ...
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Large, reliable external HDD for permanent storage
I currently own one external HDD (CnMemory airy 3TB), but it's filled to the brim so I need another one. Since the amount of space I require is growing at an alarming rate, I need a rather large one, ...
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Does exist a SD card disk array? [closed]
I need a disk array like those which we can just add a new hard disk but using sd cards rather than disk. Does it exist?
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4TB-5TB External portable USB bus-powered hard drive that does not use SMR technology
Are there any currently manufactured 4TB-5TB external portable USB bus-powered hard drives that do not use Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology?
I would like to avoid SMR hard drives because ...
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Which desktop computer should I choose (smaller SSD storage with lower RAM vs higher HDD storage with higher RAM)?
I want to get a new desktop computer. I don't plan on using it play games. It is mostly to do work at home (running python code for analysis, looking through sometimes large excel files, having music ...
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Difference between 3.5" and 2.5" SAS for home office server
I am looking to buy a small server for my home office. I do video editing, and currently using USB3 external disks is slowing me down, so I need a fast file server that I can use to store my live ...
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Media computer / NAS with HDMI
What I am trying to achieve :
Stream media to my TV using the least possible amount of devices.
What I currently own :
A Western Digital MyCloud Ex 2 Ultra NAS, and I am somewhat happy/unhappy ...
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Cheap, reasonable 3TB internal HDD
I'm in need of a 3.5" 3TB HDD to be used as an all-encompassing backup drive for the rest of my data, as I don't currently have a system in place and that needs to change as soon as possible.
Because ...
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Looking for USB flash drive with its Removable Media Bit set
Windows specifically has this annoying issue where it will not allow multiple partitions on a USB flash drive. If you create multiple partitions, Windows will only see the first one. Linux doesn't ...
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Help me choose an external (USB 3.0) hdd
I need an external 4TB hdd with usb 3.0 connection. I need it for using as a storage for my (local network) media server and for regular backups. I want to buy a silent, reliable and longevous disk, ...
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External SATA enclosure for multiple disks
I'm looking for an external SATA enclosure to host a minimum of 4 standard 3.5" form-factor SATA hard disks.
I currently have a 4-disk enclosure from Vantec that uses a SATA port multiplier but has a ...
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What reliable HDD to buy for private data archive, 1.5 - 2TB [closed]
I need to buy a new HDD for my private data storage (photographs I take mostly)
Please recommend me what brand / model is less likely to fail/break.
I don't care for performance, I care for ...
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HDD connector for laptop hardidsk to PC
This is the Laptop's Hard Drive That I want to connect to my PC.
This is the existing Hard Drive Cables in my PC.
Which Cables Should I purchase to connect HDD to my PC ?
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System to format at least 10 laptop SATA drives [closed]
Hi I'm looking for a system/rack or something similar which will be capable of formatting 10 SATA drives.
It can be more but no less than 10 drives.
I was thinking of some kind of server rack with ...
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HDD for Videos storage
I would like to know the best HDD for massive videos storage, and by massive I mean: at least 2-3GB per each video.
I've tried HGST 8TB HDD but is not working for me because the enclosure I got is ...
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Backup my internal hard drive [closed]
I changed my CPU and I have all my files in old HDD (500 gb). I taught of using it as a slave drive to my new 1TB HDD. But what if it get formatted.
How can I recover it without losing the data and ...
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WD Red vs Red Pro NAS Hard Drives
I'm looking for a DURABLE AND RELIABLE hard drive for a NAS and I've come to these bad boys.
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/SpecSheet/ENG/2879-800002.pdf
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/...
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Is there a low power consuming device with good CPU to be used as a NAS?
After some research I am inclined towards using an Intel NUC. But considering that there is only one SATA port and an mSATA port (I think), is there any way to add more storage to the NUC?
If not is ...
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Looking for a good hdd/external hdd
I'm looking for a way to upgrade my Dell Vostro 470's space for not a lot of money.
Requirements:
Under $50
1TB+ storage
Have the cable for the motherboard with it (if not then add a link to one ...
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Inexpensive Long-term (10-20-year) Archival Storage
Historically, optical media appears to have been the best choice for inexpensive 10-20 year storage, but over the years, optical storage just hasn't kept up:
CD-R was introduced around 1988 with 600-...
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