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Newegg.com has 4TB WD Red 3.5" 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s NAS Internal Hard Drive (WD40EFRX) for $89.99 when you apply promo code EMCDGFN29 in cart. Shipping is free. Thanks sr71
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| Product Name: | WD Red 4TB NAS Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM Class SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD40EFRX |
| Product Description: | Your request will be processed within the next 24 hours. |
| Manufacturer: | Western Digital |
| Model Number: | WD40EFRX |
| Product SKU: | N82E16822236599 |
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Some more ideas/insight for thrifty SDers like me. I know that it won't be for everyone but maybe a couple of you guys may find this info useful. Just targetting those few in this post. Others, this deal is a pretty good deal on SATA interface:
I switched to Enterprise level hdds (SAS drives). If you can find a local reseller the 2 TB sas 7200 drives go for $10 locally, and on eBay they go for $15. I purchased a Dell emc with 15x 2 TB drives (total 30TB) for $150, an emc enclosure for $50, a Dell r210 server for $100 and have a dedicated free NAS server running on it for a total of $300. Fully configurable. Now, given that all the hardware is used/refurbished, comparing it to new drives here is not fair. But what I get out of my setup is highly reliable Enterprise level infrastructure, with lots of storage. I did have to flash the raid controller card with IT firmware for passthrough of the drive to OS. There is a tad bit of learning curve but it's a fun learning process as well. If any of you would like help with such setup lemme know and I can try to help.
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This is very good deal, repped!
Some more ideas/insight for thrifty SDers like me. I know that it won't be for everyone but maybe a couple of you guys may find this info useful. Just targetting those few in this post. Others, this deal is a pretty good deal on SATA interface:
I switched to Enterprise level hdds (SAS drives). If you can find a local reseller the 2 TB sas 7200 drives go for $10 locally, and on eBay they go for $15. I purchased a Dell emc with 15x 2 TB drives (total 30TB) for $150, an emc enclosure for $50, a Dell r210 server for $100 and have a dedicated free NAS server running on it for a total of $300. Fully configurable. Now, given that all the hardware is used/refurbished, comparing it to new drives here is not fair. But what I get out of my setup is highly reliable Enterprise level infrastructure, with lots of storage. I did have to flash the raid controller card with IT firmware for passthrough of the drive to OS. There is a tad bit of learning curve but it's a fun learning process as well. If any of you would like help with such setup lemme know and I can try to help.
Some more ideas/insight for thrifty SDers like me. I know that it won't be for everyone but maybe a couple of you guys may find this info useful. Just targetting those few in this post. Others, this deal is a pretty good deal on SATA interface:
I switched to Enterprise level hdds (SAS drives). If you can find a local reseller the 2 TB sas 7200 drives go for $10 locally, and on eBay they go for $15. I purchased a Dell emc with 15x 2 TB drives (total 30TB) for $150, an emc enclosure for $50, a Dell r210 server for $100 and have a dedicated free NAS server running on it for a total of $300. Fully configurable. Now, given that all the hardware is used/refurbished, comparing it to new drives here is not fair. But what I get out of my setup is highly reliable Enterprise level infrastructure, with lots of storage. I did have to flash the raid controller card with IT firmware for passthrough of the drive to OS. There is a tad bit of learning curve but it's a fun learning process as well. If any of you would like help with such setup lemme know and I can try to help.
Wow yes I need help
Some more ideas/insight for thrifty SDers like me. I know that it won't be for everyone but maybe a couple of you guys may find this info useful. Just targetting those few in this post. Others, this deal is a pretty good deal on SATA interface:
I switched to Enterprise level hdds (SAS drives). If you can find a local reseller the 2 TB sas 7200 drives go for $10 locally, and on eBay they go for $15. I purchased a Dell emc with 15x 2 TB drives (total 30TB) for $150, an emc enclosure for $50, a Dell r210 server for $100 and have a dedicated free NAS server running on it for a total of $300. Fully configurable. Now, given that all the hardware is used/refurbished, comparing it to new drives here is not fair. But what I get out of my setup is highly reliable Enterprise level infrastructure, with lots of storage. I did have to flash the raid controller card with IT firmware for passthrough of the drive to OS. There is a tad bit of learning curve but it's a fun learning process as well. If any of you would like help with such setup lemme know and I can try to help.
Interesting ideas for super cost effective alternatives. What's you opinion/experience with old drives?
I have 5 of these 4TB reds. 4 are in a FreeNAS server running 24x7 for the last 5+ years. The 5th is on hand in case I have a drive fail. I am currently on the fence about updating my drives since they are listed for a 5-year continuous on lifetime. I really don't need additional storage so I was planning to stick with 4TB.
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I have 5 of these 4TB reds. 4 are in a FreeNAS server running 24x7 for the last 5+ years. The 5th is on hand in case I have a drive fail. I am currently on the fence about updating my drives since they are listed for a 5-year continuous on lifetime. I really don't need additional storage so I was planning to stick with 4TB.
I wouldn't buy consumer grade old drives, but an Enterprise level sas drive has never failed on me yet. (about 8 years of experience) but as with any hardware, YMMV. Those drives are built solid, somehow.
My whole storage needs are only 4-6 TB, honestly. I don't do a lot of video, just a software guy, do a lot of VMs for fun, backing them up takes most of my storage.
Some more ideas/insight for thrifty SDers like me. I know that it won't be for everyone but maybe a couple of you guys may find this info useful. Just targetting those few in this post. Others, this deal is a pretty good deal on SATA interface:
I switched to Enterprise level hdds (SAS drives). If you can find a local reseller the 2 TB sas 7200 drives go for $10 locally, and on eBay they go for $15. I purchased a Dell emc with 15x 2 TB drives (total 30TB) for $150, an emc enclosure for $50, a Dell r210 server for $100 and have a dedicated free NAS server running on it for a total of $300. Fully configurable. Now, given that all the hardware is used/refurbished, comparing it to new drives here is not fair. But what I get out of my setup is highly reliable Enterprise level infrastructure, with lots of storage. I did have to flash the raid controller card with IT firmware for passthrough of the drive to OS. There is a tad bit of learning curve but it's a fun learning process as well. If any of you would like help with such setup lemme know and I can try to help.
I ended up building my own nas using an old intel core i5 3470 and gigabyte mobo circa 2011.. these 2012 hdd's will fit right in lol.
Running openmediavault total cost for my nas was about $115 (hard drives and cheap air cooler for processor.. everything else was recycled parts from my old gaming pc)
If one or more of these sas drives fail, who cares.. I'll just buy another couple for $20 apiece and be on my way.
Purple are optimized for constant writing, reds are more optimized for constant reading.