[mythtv-users] New HD recommendation

[Saul]

On Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:55:39 -0700
Douglas Sargent <dbsargent at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
>         I have 4 x 2TB disks which have been up and running the last 3
> years nonstop, with no issues... cross your fingers.
> 
>        Can someone recommend big disks that are reliable.
> 
>        Once I buy them. Will it be as simple as mount it, copy
> everything across, unmount the old, the mount the new with the name
> of the old one. Seems right but way to easy. Darn I like Linux.

Everybody has their own experience and opinion on this matter. I'd get
WD Red. They run cool - 40° C without fans. Run smartctl often during
first month and when bad sectors do not appear it is going to last. I
have four of these in RAIDZ2 and they fit the bill.

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Cheers, Saul