[kwlug-disc] Cheap disks for storage upgrade

[Jason]

I've got some 1-3 TB disks if you just need a replacement:
https://imgur.com/a/HFMxsWu
The 1TB I'm happy to give away, the 2-3TB ones I'd sell cheap.

If you are looking to create a new array to move your files onto, and want
to get larger capacity disks, I'd recommend drive shucking.

The Western Digital Easystore USB enclosures have white label WD Gold disks
- helium filled, usually firmware limited to 5400RPM.

I wrote an article a few years ago on how to get into them.  You can do it
with a credit card or a tool set from iFixIt.

https://www.linuxtek.ca/2022/05/17/how-to-extract-a-western-digital-hard-drive-from-an-easystore-usb-enclosure/

Feel free to reach out directly if you're interested in the disks I have,
or have any questions.

Cheers,
Jason



On Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM Anton Avramov via kwlug-disc <
kwlug-disc at kwlug.org> wrote:

> Hey Community,
>
> I have zfs setup with 3 x 1T raidz and 2 x 2T mirror disks bringing the
> total capacity to 4T.
>
> One of the 1T seams to be failing and needs to be replaces, so I tough
> it's time for upgrade.
>
> Does any of you have recommendation there to get disks with lets say at
> least 6T capacity at reasonable price?
>
> Maybe some refurbished? Could you share your experiences?
>
> Thank you
>
>
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