My aim is for 4x10TB to run on RAID 5.
I strongly recommend not putting 5x 10tbs in raid 5 if you value data integrity of the set. Chance of failure during a rebuild following a dead disk is disproportionately high.
Consider instead: Raid 1+0, Raid 6 or ZFS. I use 1+0 in my 4x4tb set as a reasonable compromise for usable space and speed.
One of thousands of such articles; https://www.askdbmgt.com/why-raid5-should-be-avoided-at-all-costs.html
SAS drives are much cheaper if you're fine with getting a controller card
I buy refurbished, buy extra for immediate swap, and rely on raid and multiple forms of backups
Was awhile back but I got multiple 10tb drives for like $70 ea while new ones would cost like 3x to 4x more
Thanks. I went for a used Grade A from the site the other person recommended, Robert’s Electronics, the reviews seemed decent it they give 5 years warranty. £118
I just need to get 4 for my initial goal but heard it’s better to spread them out for failures. Plus it’s easier on the wallet to spread them out 😂
When you buy refurbished drives, you don't want to buy them at different times since they should already be different batches. You want to get them all at once so you can make sure they're all the same model of the same specs.
That is why I bought spares, it sucks when a drive dies and you can't use NAS till new one comes it for raid rebuild, but funny enough that was when I used brand new 2tb drives
I wanted to reply that snapraid or the equivalent will lead to less wear and tear, and provide reasonable redundancy that you can trigger as needed. It's also a lower electricity bill and allows mismatched drive sizes.
It's also arguably easier to recover data on failures.
Can't help with the drive costs unfortunately.
TBH if you're OK with 12TB then shucking drives can be a good deal for TB/pound. 12TB usually guarantees the IronWolf/Exos/Red Pro drives
I’ve used Robert’s Electronics several times in the past. Generally ship from Singapore but never had a problem with them. Always arrive well packed and have always been new and sealed.
Thanks this looks ok and reasonably priced. It does say ships from Singapore but it’s free shipping.
This is what annoys me about how trash search is these days. I’ve been searching for HHDs for days and not seen anything but the same few dozen sites.
Same when using Amazon, not to buy from but as a listing, and you put 10TB and you’ll see a few sponsored for 6TB. Like I don’t fucking want a 6TB else I woulda searched that.
Shhhhhhhhh!
Why shhhhh?
Because I'm being rude and selfish today. It happens occasionally. My dog made me do it. Just before it ate my homework.