Keeping an eye on the 20TB+ pool. The 24TB Seagate (model ST24000NM002H) no longer has a perfect record, with eight failures for the quarter. Still, the drives put up a respectable 1.11% AFR. Meanwhile, the 20TB+ drives as a pool are averaging a 0.72% AFR, coming in lower than the overall failure rates—always a promising sign.
About 6 drives in my NAS are Seagate, but they are specifically models I found Backblaze reported as reliable. I wouldn’t have an issue recommending a good, new Seagate drive, as long as it has an acceptably low failure rate.
If you browse Backblaze statistics you will find that all brands are reliable nowadays. At least if you go for the datacentre brands (such as Seagate Exos).
Regarding NAS I historically enjoyed Synology but they’re currently aiming to start forcing you to pay 2x the normal amount to use their own branded drives.
Personally I built a Debian m-itx server for my fileserver (and other server) needs.
I have no trouble buying Seagate Exos, their stats look good so far.
Would you recommend Seagate? I’ve been trying to find out which NAS to buy and I have trouble doing so.
About 6 drives in my NAS are Seagate, but they are specifically models I found Backblaze reported as reliable. I wouldn’t have an issue recommending a good, new Seagate drive, as long as it has an acceptably low failure rate.
Thanks for commenting, 6 drives is definitely a good sign!
If you browse Backblaze statistics you will find that all brands are reliable nowadays. At least if you go for the datacentre brands (such as Seagate Exos).
Regarding NAS I historically enjoyed Synology but they’re currently aiming to start forcing you to pay 2x the normal amount to use their own branded drives.
Personally I built a Debian m-itx server for my fileserver (and other server) needs.
edit: 2024 stats
Thanks for the resources and info, good to know :)