Yamelesswrench
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I searched for this but unlike most other subjects I did not find any discussion, probably means its a bad idea or I am not using the right terms.
I am currently looking at used supermicro 846 24 bay X9 systems, they are all over ebay right now and this happens to give the ability to use SATA or SAS drives and I notice that used SAS drives are very cheap on Ebay, I am pretty budget limited and this is very attractive.
I am looking at $13 vs $40 per usable TB, used 3TB SAS at z3 vs 4TB WD reds at Z2, a very substantial discount that has me considering used drives. used SAS drives make hot and cold spares readily affordable.
I have a mix of replaceable and irreplaceable data, the irreplaceable data will be backed up to my existing sinology NAS. (family photo's are also "in the cloud") the replaceable data is tv shows and movies etc, and comprise the bulk of my data, the potential loss would be annoying but not mission critical.
What has been your experience with used SAS drives? I figure there will be failures but will it be one every once in a while or will they be a constant problem? in a pool of 8 drives I could handle a drive loss per year and be ok with them at that price.
Any particular models to look for? I figure 15K is a waste of energy, my network is is currently 1GBe but a 10GBe will be in my future within the lifetime of the NAS when components come down in price.
I am currently looking at used supermicro 846 24 bay X9 systems, they are all over ebay right now and this happens to give the ability to use SATA or SAS drives and I notice that used SAS drives are very cheap on Ebay, I am pretty budget limited and this is very attractive.
I am looking at $13 vs $40 per usable TB, used 3TB SAS at z3 vs 4TB WD reds at Z2, a very substantial discount that has me considering used drives. used SAS drives make hot and cold spares readily affordable.
I have a mix of replaceable and irreplaceable data, the irreplaceable data will be backed up to my existing sinology NAS. (family photo's are also "in the cloud") the replaceable data is tv shows and movies etc, and comprise the bulk of my data, the potential loss would be annoying but not mission critical.
What has been your experience with used SAS drives? I figure there will be failures but will it be one every once in a while or will they be a constant problem? in a pool of 8 drives I could handle a drive loss per year and be ok with them at that price.
Any particular models to look for? I figure 15K is a waste of energy, my network is is currently 1GBe but a 10GBe will be in my future within the lifetime of the NAS when components come down in price.
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