It's A Digital Disease!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/ShittyFart11 on 2024-12-03 16:53:42.

Seems to be an unobtainium case and i saw a model of it on sketchup so that has me wondering if anyone tried to remake it

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/yowhywouldyoudothat on 2024-12-03 14:26:42.

In my favorites folder I have some music videos that are no longer available on youtube so they show up as removed. If I can find the titles for the tracks I believe I may be able to find them through other sources. Is it possible to dig up the video titles somehow? Thanks!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Headdress7 on 2024-12-03 14:15:50.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/wunderforce on 2024-12-03 13:04:43.

I need to backup quite a lot of data from my Phd. Depending what I want to keep this could be 21TB on the low end and 23TB on the high end. The backup will need to travel via ethernet through my macbook to its destination, so I am assuming an external drive is the only way to go here. This backup will be mostly archival. I expect maybe some light use and would probably transfer important bits off drive onto faster storage if I was going to seriously work with the data. Oh and the data is coming off a gpfs file system interfaced with through linux.

This seems to leave me with two options:

• WD easystore 22TB for $405
• Build my own (ie get two drives and an external enclosure)

My requirements

• Interfaces with my macbook (mbp 2017)
• Interfaces with a windows 7 box
• As fast transfer speeds as possible so the backup doesn't take half a week

WD Drive:

Seems ok, and I'm assuming if I format it to some flavor of FAT it can talk to both mac and windows. I am a little worried about how full it will be and if it can handle getting 22TB dumped on it in one go. It is also fairly pricey.

Building my own:

Never done this before, so this is where I could really appreciate some help. Based on my research I can get two 14TB refurbished Ultrastar HC530's from goHDD for $125 a piece (so $250). Then I think I'd need a 2 bay enclosure that also supports RAID(?) and a high-speed USB connection. Not sure what would be a good enclosure or how much it'd run me but I'm guessing $100? I'd like it to act like a 24TD disk and not two separate 14TB disks.

So for ~$100-$50 less than the WD I'm getting 4TB more storage and presumably better drives. Does this seem reasonable? My only worry here is how reliable those refurbished drives are. I don't want to roll the dice too much but I am on a tight budget (~$400-$500 max) and this seems like a good way to save.

Thoughts?

If the self-built option is the way to go I really need advice on an affordable enclosure and how to set it up with RAID 0.

EDIT: The data is pretty important to me but I'm too poor to afford a second backup. Someone mentioned RAID 5 and an third drive which I might be able to swing. I think what I'm looking to build would be a direct attached storage.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/razorlikes on 2024-12-03 11:29:11.

Hey there, hope this is the right place to ask. I'm currently trying to digitize some Video8 tapes and have run into a problem.

When playing back any tape the video is all wobbly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hp1COPBosw

I'm playing the tapes on a Siemens FA 194, as far as I know this is the camera the tapes were originally recorded on. The output on my screen when in camera mode looks perfectly fine.

I use an EasyCAP adapter with the MBA22N chipset for recording to my PC which has previously worked fine for recording PS2 gameplay. Could this be the problem? If so, what should I buy?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/NoamThePro10 on 2024-12-03 10:40:10.

Hi! After my recent data loss I've decided to get some more drives to replace my current drives with I saw a local listing for 3 2tb HDDs for 300nis and the seller said he is willing to test all of them in my preferred software Should I take the risk and buy those drives or should I just save up some more and get new ones (it will be way more expensive)

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/hirako2000 on 2024-12-03 09:55:51.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/goodnewsandbadnews on 2024-12-03 09:48:06.

I am looking to utilize an old computer as a Plex server and putting in 18 HDD at the max in a Fractal Meshify 2. Will have an old NVME or SSD for the OS boot drive. My motherboard has 6 slots I believe so I need a PCIE for additional 12 SATA connections.

Which PCIE should I look at. I was reading the LSI SAS 9300 utilized more power than others.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Correct_Detective_35 on 2024-12-03 09:25:31.

I was importing a folder that contained all of the files that I want inside it (let's call that folder that contained all of these files "Import All") that had roughly 137GB of files from one HDD (~900GB) to another (~1.86TB) because that folder is still missing a lot of files that I want to download in it and the former HDD just wasn't that big to continue downloading to it.

I was importing from the first HDD to the other until I clicked on cancel because importing from one external HDD directly to another external HDD was just extremely slow for me, I then imported that folder to my desktop and then continued importing to the other HDD (now there are 2 "Import All" folders). Most of the files aren't that big, the import size is so big because that's how they collectively amount in their sizes because there are just so many files in it.

Is there a way to identify the files that were potentially damaged (like probably scanning all of the files that are inside the "Import All" folder after I merged the two "Import All" folders into one folder)? And how do I fix the damaged files in case there are?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/niemand112233 on 2024-12-03 08:11:51.

I face similar problems like this: https://forums.unraid.net/topic/84038-so-your-new-sas-or-sata-drive-wont-start-spin-up/

in my new-to-me Chenbro case (quite old; from 775-era) and my SATA drives do not spin up. The backplane gets it power over 2x 4-pin molex. So, will covering the first three pins of my drives solve the problem?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/True-Entrepreneur851 on 2024-12-03 05:41:36.

Hi everyone. I make some dwld using radarr and SABnzb using my NAS. Wondering if that could be any security issue. Might be silly but for example if there are virus files … ? In that case, what about recycling one of my old HD with Pi4 to do this ? Sounds like a smart idea or is it completely useless ? Thank you.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/manualphotog on 2024-12-03 05:24:04.

Get the other half the ZFS pool in paky so Fourpool is then sixPool

SixPool is sexy times . ZFS2 with six TB disks (5tb array size)

Other SATA links will be two proper SSD drives in January of get to determine how.big

Then it's download to the SSD for good IO speeds and transfer slowly to the HDD array for longevity of data storage . Ooooooh baby sixypaulie

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/guaranteednotabot on 2024-12-03 04:03:09.

I currently own several external HDDs totalling 16 TB of storage (8 TB of content, 8 TB of backups). I’m running out of space, so I’m considering purchasing a NAS setup. Is it worth getting one as a photographer whose content grows at about 2 TB per year (+2 TB of backups)?

One option is to buy new storage for the NAS and convert the external HDDs to backup drives. The (much) cheaper alternative would be buying a new 2 TB or 4 TB external drive, but it’s getting unwieldy.

I could also go for an HDD bay setup, but I would be missing out on the backup functionality. What do you think?

Looking into the ORICO NS500U3 at the moment. The NAS setups from Synology seem 2-3 times the price for the same number of bays.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Altruistic_Bat_1645 on 2024-12-03 03:56:20.

Westerndigital.com has their 18tb red pro's at 2/$580 today. Main page, "today only deals - shop now".

If you try to go any other route, the price doesn't come up the same, or they say sold out.

If you sign up for Rakuten, you also get a 15% WD cash back promo - again, today only.

If you use a referral code, you get a $40 bonus, AND the 15% off.

So: $580 * .15 = $87 off

New total: $493.

$493 - $40 = $453

$453 / 36tb = $12.58/tb

Westerndigital.com also says they'll give you 10% off if you register with the site and it's your first purchase, but I didn't go that route.

Everybody wanted black Friday/cyber Monday deals - this might be as good as it gets for large capacity, quality drives.

Serverpartadeals.com is great, don't get me wrong, but if you want new warrantied drives direct, this isn't a bad option.

Rakuten makes money on selling your shopping information. But if you get paid for it too, it's not so bad, right? They also take a while to pay you back. It's quarterly, so it could be as far as 3 months out. But again, it's a better deal than anywhere else.

Don't have a referral code? Nbd, you'll still get a sign up bonus with Rakuten. It's less, but it's something. Or you can message me, since I can't post mine. But any way you cut it, it's a pretty good deal.

...for the remaining 3 hrs and 4 min of cyber Monday , lol

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/samerphoto on 2024-12-02 21:40:49.

Hi everyone! I am a filmmaker and thus need lots of data, ideally all in the same storage unit. Im looking for an 8 or 12 bay RAID, ideally to make RAID 6 or 10. I dont need it to be NAS, just DAS. I was looking at Synology because I like that you could swap different types of drives and sizes, but they changed that and now you have to use their drives.

Looking at the following. Any recos?

OWC ThunderBay 8

OWC Thunderbay Flex 8

ARECA 12 Bay ARC-8050T3

HighPoint RS6618V 8-Bay

UGREEN NASync DXP8800 Plus

Open to QNAP, but not sure which

thanks!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Exciting_Ad8843 on 2024-12-02 19:07:55.

I see lots for deals in the US but none for Europe.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/renaudg on 2024-12-02 18:37:05.

Hi,

I have a QNAP NAS with 3x WD100EZAZ 10TB drives shucked from their WD MyBook enclosure (WDBBGB0100HBK-NA).

I've just purchased a 14TB WD140EDGZ-11B2DA2 drive from eBay to use in the empty MyBook enclosure as a backup disk.

I connected the drive to the enclosure's USB-SATA board, formatted it ok on my Mac. SMART didn't work though (smartctl says "Operation not supported"), so I moved the drive into my QNAP NAS.

Recognized ok in the NAS, happy with SMART results, ran a SMART quick test. I was curious about the SED erase feature, so I went to try that but cancelled when I didn't know where to find the PSID.

Moved the drive back to the MyBook enclosure, started putting everything back together and .... the drive is no longer seen by the computer. It powers up fine, makes a few startup noises and then ... one click every 5 seconds, until it goes to sleep after a few minutes.

Moved it back again into the NAS, everything looks fine. SED says "Uninitialized", which apparently means it's disabled. I tried SED erase again, this time having figured out that the PSID is the 4 rows of 8 characters near the QR code : incorrect ! Tried 3 times, stopped there as I wouldn't want to lock the drive.

I'm stumped. Should the MyBook SATA/USB board that came with a 10TB drive also support the 14TB model or are they locked somehow ?

I don't have another HDD to try the enclosure with. I'm trying a SATA SSD right now and it doesn't see it either. The SSD works with an old USB-SATA adapter I have lying around + an ATX PSU. With the same setup, the 14TB HDD still doesn't show up though and still click every 5 seconds.

Any ideas ?

Seller mentioned he did have to replace the power connector on the PCB but says it isn't a full PCB swap. He offered a return it but this was a very low hours drive and I'd like to make it work if possible and save us the hassle.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/MainAdditional1607 on 2024-12-02 18:31:18.

https://www.orico.cc/usmobile/product/detail/id/3611

Looking to fill this bad boy with 8 14tbs drives in RAID6 or Storage Pool.

It's a single usb 3 connector.....

How bad is this as an idea?

My gut says terrible

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/coffeenerd_ on 2024-12-02 18:12:06.

Folks - help me decide with some logic...

Seagate 20TB - New Ironwolf Pro @ $365

OR Recertified x24 EXOS 20TB @ $272

all prices are inclusive of taxes / shipping

OR should I just wait for a better deal? Current BF/CM deals don't seem to be good enough.

Thoughts?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/pheasantjune on 2024-12-02 18:06:12.

Why/problem: I'm now looking for a main external drive to edit off of and to have access to see all of my files. I ended up at a DAS because the speeds for NAS's were not good enough to do this.

Who: I'm mainly a photographer and sometimes video editor - speed needed.

Where: I have back ups of my files to a few offsite hard drives - so no worries on thinking that I think this is a back up solution. What I'm asking for is a DAS recommendation.

As a side question - does anyone know what happens when a DAS is set in RAID1 and one drive fails? Unlike a NAS that can rebuild itself, what actually happens with a DAS? I've heard horror stories of a drive failing and it taking out the whole system because you can't get another DAS to read the remaining drive (as it would need to be formatted). Maybe I'm mis informed. This seems to be a problem with the Sandisk model.

I'm stuck between these RAID options - does anyone have any recommendations?

OWC Gemini: https://www.megamac.com/products/owc-gemini-thunderbolt-dock-and-dual-bay-raid-external-storage-enclosure-owctb3gm000?variant=44605954195710&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADgXmCorl8K7bqcsqvrV5uKC9WU-e

SANDISK G RAID 12TB: https://www.westerndigital.com/en-gb/products/external-drives/sandisk-professional-g-raid-mirror?sku=SDPHH2H-012T-MBAAD&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIhee1htWJigMV5pxQBh3jkgJWEAQYASABEgJUtvD_BwE%3AG%3As&s_kwcid=AL%2115012%213%21722714678327%21%21%21g%21294682000766%21%2121930201720%21172373889113&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACnR1VjgOlVCYMigbuCPE0SJzczQy

TERRAMASTER TD2: https://www.terra-master.com/us/td2-thunderbolt-3.html

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/marythemyth on 2024-12-02 17:16:00.

Hey peeps! I hope yall doing just fine!

I'm about to buy my first ever HDD and I've been eyeing this 1tb LasCie Portable HDD. Is it a very reliable HDD? Do you guys have any issues with it or bad experience? If so, what other portable HDD's you recommend? If you would want to recommend anything I am looking in particular of preserving and storing my files.

FYI, I have 3 choices that I think is a solid choice and I've also done a research and I concluded to go for LasCie.

My options are:

1. LasCie HDD
2. T7 Samsung Shield SSD
3. Sandisk (V2) SSD

But I've been having a second thoughts lately because I've read other redditors non-so good comments about their experience on LasCie.

I appreciate everyone alot who'll give me a proper advice as a beginner!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Environmental_Leg471 on 2024-12-02 13:15:59.

Hello guys, this is my first post on this forum. I'm seeking 2024 hands-on accounts of working with M-Discs and such. If the personal-context stuff in curly brackets seems irrelevant, please skip it.

{I'm downsizing and attempting to reorganize my personal archive, which extends over 40 years of IT involvement and comprises many different formats. My objective is to transfer the contents of all my old media to easily-accessible long-term storage. I *may* add to the archive in the coming years but this is basically a one-shot exercise. I need a solution that I can deploy now that will enable access for the next few decades.}

After a lot of reading, some of it on this Reddit, I settled on the M-Disc format. This promises desktop recording and long-term integrity.

I bought a Verbatim 43888 drive, the one with Pioneer internals, which seems to offer reasonable performance and M-Disc compatibility at a reasonable price.

Having heard of problems with Verbatim M-Discs, I tried to source Ritek M-Discs from overseas. No luck, and the difficulty I had obtaining the other brand prompted me to go back to my research.

I turned up some letters which said that, while M-Disc DVDs offer particular advantages over the standard ones, M-Disc Blu-rays are not substantially different from their non-M-Disc counterparts.

I'm pretty happy with the Verbatim 43888, and I'd like to use Blu-ray rather than DVD. Should I try to source the Ritek Blu-ray M-Discs, or would I get multi-decade performance with standard BD-Rs? Any and all perspectives gratefully recd.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/OP_Skillz on 2024-12-02 12:05:39.

Hi all, I’m looking for a new HDD to basically store all of my photos and videos that I’ve taken over the past year (I started last year). Currently, I have a T7 shield 1TB but is currently filled to the brim with ~250gb of games and the rest being photos and videos. I use a Macbook Pro so I’m not sure if that will affect anything. I just started looking for a new HDD a few days ago, and have gotten that I should be targeting for a CMR drive. However, I can’t find any external CMR drives that are within my budget (~200SGD). I have found quite a few CMR drives but they are internal and I really don’t know if I should be getting internal or external. I will not be moving my hdd around that much, probably just on my table that I can just connect to my Mac and disconnect when I want to move my Mac around, so its fine if its in the form factor of 3.5” or as big as an 8tb Seagate expansion (I didn’t want to consider that as I heard its SMR). Also I’m not sure what drive to be looking at, but ideally 4-8TB and within my budget. I will move my photos and videos to the hdd, and edit with the T7. Please give any recommendations for external drives, or an internal drive and enclosure 🙏. Thanks all and sorry for the long and rookie question 🙏

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Ok-Fortune-8536 on 2024-12-02 11:21:00.

Does anyone know why archive.is doesn't work on tweets sometimes and if there's a fix to it? I've been archiving a lot lately and it works seamlessly with most sites but sometimes when I try to archive a tweet I get a blank screen that says "Not found (yet?)"

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/ComfortStrict1588 on 2024-12-02 09:43:06.

Recently I needed to buy new storage for my PC, mostly for film storing and watching, and maybe some school materials ( I study Mechanical Engineering ). After some research, my options were narrowed to Seagate Barracuda, WD Blue, and WD Red Plus. All of them have a 256MB cache, 5400PRM, prices are almost the same, except the Red one is about 20$ more.

My only concern is durability, as I want to keep my files as long as possible, I need reviews from those who used these.