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expiredswansong119 posted Mar 17, 2025 6:25 PM

26TB Seagate External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive

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Best Buy has 26TB Seagate External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP26000400) on sale for $299.99. Shipping is free.

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Best Buy has 26TB Seagate External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP26000400) on sale for $299.99. Shipping is free.

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Adam2004
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These (26GB) are EXOS Enterprise drives not the crappy non-Pro Barracudas like the 20-24TB models with only 1-year warranty. Seagate doesn't make a 26TB Barracuda.
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RikB
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I ordered one, says it'll arrive Thursday. I'll update this post with what I find inside.

Edit: ST26000DM000 mfg date 02/2025. Seagate website indicates the serial # on the drive is a Barracuda w/ 1yr warranty. Oh well, looks like the days of discount exos are gone, and I'll be returning this one.
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ducksoup18
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https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/..._external/ Looks like theyre cudas.
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Mar 17, 2025 9:34 PM
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Mar 17, 2025 9:38 PM
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lennonstMar 17, 2025 9:38 PM
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It's a 26gb barracuda until proven otherwise.
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Mar 17, 2025 9:40 PM
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Quote from lennonst :
It's a 26gb barracuda until proven otherwise.
I would hope it has more than 26 gb
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Mar 17, 2025 9:43 PM
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w0k7sm2-sfuMar 17, 2025 9:43 PM
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Quote from cnmuranjan :
Why are we arguing about shucking and what's inside? Why not use it as-is, connected to RPi5/PC? In a practical application, if you're storing a media (say, video file), it doesn't matter how it's connected to your NAS, speedwise, right? Trying to understand the itch to shuck
One observation that I have is that the palstic enclosure for these "portable" drives are not good for cooling the HDD inside. Consistent running would require better cooling that typical chasis or NAS enclosure offers. (At least there is a fan that move air around.)

The other consideration is that the HDD would be stopped/started frequently in the enclosure, that will reduce the disk life on the long run.

The last point is that the small enclosure is easier to be "moved" accidentally, where typical NAS or chasis have a more stable stand. (Recall that HDD could be damaged with sudden move.)

shucking is good for every HDD...
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Mar 17, 2025 9:45 PM
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MystikalrushMar 17, 2025 9:45 PM
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Actually a good deal, last external that went on a great sale was from Costco, I bought 2 14TB of exact same external drive for $150 each. Physically buying one 26TB drive comes out to $11.5/TB vs the Costco deal at $10.7/TB but that is loooong gone and wont come around again. Easy to shuck FYI.
Mar 17, 2025 9:52 PM
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UmReMar 17, 2025 9:52 PM
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Could it be same as the 24TB - Early orders are EXOS and later ones Barracudas, once they run out of the old inventory i.e...
Seagate: Surprise **s!
Mar 17, 2025 10:03 PM
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dbuilderMar 17, 2025 10:03 PM
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Quote from chyeeaa :
Someone convince me on why I need this. I don't need but I feel like I should need it
That's how I built a new pc with no reason. Don't look at the deals!

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Mar 17, 2025 10:04 PM
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chadt3534Mar 17, 2025 10:04 PM
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Ordered 2 very excited. Will report back what they are!
Mar 17, 2025 10:05 PM
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morrowingMar 17, 2025 10:05 PM
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Looks as drives in new line are Barracuda, not Exos.
https://slickdeals.net/f/18134608-seagate-expansion-24tb-external-usb-3-0-desktop-hard-drive-with-rescue-data-recovery-services-black-279-99
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brownedpantsMar 17, 2025 10:12 PM
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Quote from chyeeaa :
Someone convince me on why I need this. I don't need but I feel like I should need it
To keep some nudies on or as they say "linux ISO's".
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Mar 17, 2025 10:15 PM
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galetsMar 17, 2025 10:15 PM
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Quote from chyeeaa :
Someone convince me on why I need this. I don't need but I feel like I should need it
I already spent 3.20T out of 14T available on my storage. Feels like I'm an inch from running out of space
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Mar 17, 2025 10:19 PM
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galetsMar 17, 2025 10:19 PM
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Quote from cnmuranjan :
Why are we arguing about shucking and what's inside? Why not use it as-is, connected to RPi5/PC? In a practical application, if you're storing a media (say, video file), it doesn't matter how it's connected to your NAS, speedwise, right? Trying to understand the itch to shuck
so that you don't need to pull any extra wires. power adapters, and in not increase potential failure chance in some other way
Mar 17, 2025 10:19 PM
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doctorwizzMar 17, 2025 10:19 PM
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That is a lot of porn lol. WoW. Porn in 8K yet?
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4endMar 17, 2025 10:22 PM
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is the cable type C or type A

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asukaMar 17, 2025 10:41 PM
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Quote from w0k7sm2-sfu :
One observation that I have is that the palstic enclosure for these "portable" drives are not good for cooling the HDD inside. Consistent running would require better cooling that typical chasis or NAS enclosure offers. (At least there is a fan that move air around.)

The other consideration is that the HDD would be stopped/started frequently in the enclosure, that will reduce the disk life on the long run.

The last point is that the small enclosure is easier to be "moved" accidentally, where typical NAS or chasis have a more stable stand. (Recall that HDD could be damaged with sudden move.)

shucking is good for every HDD...
Good for the HDD, but not the warranty. I label the purchase date on the drive and shuck when the warranty runs out.

I don't use traditional NAS (just no need today) and primarily have Time Machines and cloud backups running per old MacBook I use with AlDente to protect the battery.

macOS is now demoted to glorified file manager. Same as it ever was.
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