The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/VURORA on 2024-12-06 20:38:50.
Hi,
I just setup a server to hold a bunch of photos and videos, the machine has a 250gb ssd that just holds the os and a 1tb hdd that stores the media. I have a m.2 ssd in a external enclosure ive been using to transfer data and a new seagate 3tb expansion backup device that I was first using to hold everything. I have a few questions on how to optimize this.
- Knowing that hdd last longer does this longer life over a ssd apply if their deployed in a system or shelf life?
- Even though the hdd is slower I havent noticed it much on the server end yet but would I want to swap the hdd for the ssd and just keep the hdd shelved?
- I know redundant backups are good but if im safe with keeping the photos on the server and then on just one external drive like the seagate I would do that, however this is bad practice since drives eventually fail however if I buy two drives at the same time and they hold the same data will they not fail at around the same time? Is it not better to have one or two drives with my data and then whenever the recommended interval is buy a new drive to move the data over to and recycle the old drives?
Basically how can you tell when a drive is dying or has died until its too late if your not accessing it all the time?