expiredRB4926 posted Apr 06, 2024 08:47 AM
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expiredRB4926 posted Apr 06, 2024 08:47 AM
Refurb: 12TB HGST Ultrastar HC520 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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So you're basically just picking the vendor/warranty that you like for the same price.
Having said that, I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger on this. Beyond that,
1) Yes, these are used drives. You don't want anyone to actually try to refurbish these because they are welded shut to contain the helium. I'm guessing virtually zero third-party places can effectively service these.
2) Yes, it IS a lot of data to potentially lose. But if you actually care about your data, it shouldn't matter since you have backups and are potentially putting this into an array where RAID/parity means you also have fault tolerance and (hopefully) reporting.
3) Just like with any new (to you) drive, use software to run a full surface test of the drive. Something like the older WD Data Lifeguard will suffice here, but some people prefer HD Sentinel, badblocks, H2testw, or the stuff built into their array solution (like unraid preclear or Stablebit Scanner).
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Noise is subjective, but I don't personally find them any more noisy than most other 7200rpm drives when they're mounted in plastic hard drive sleds with rubber isolation grommets in a normal case. If you're screwing them directly to a metal case.... they may be a little chatty and they have some deep "thunk" sounds on occasion. Really depends on your case, mounting method, where the enclosure is relative to you, and ambient noise (plus your hearing) though.
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Not what some people want, but it's fine by me if the price is right. Same applies here IMO, especially since they're welded shut helium drives, there's not much a 3rd party can realistically do.
1. Significantly more expensive than what it is being sold for because of the extra cost going into it
2. Questionable in terms of its reliability, now that it has been "finagled" with, if you follow my meaning!
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