[kwlug-disc] Cheap disks for storage upgrade

[CrankyOldBugger]

If you do decide to buy new, be sure to go to
https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-storage/resources/hard-drive-test-data
first for the BackBlaze annual reports to see which drives are the more
dependable.

On Mon, 13 Jan 2025 at 13:48, <peter_melse at gto.net> wrote:

> also consider the differences between SMR and CMR
>
> On 2025-01-13 13:34, Anton Avramov via kwlug-disc 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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