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Can I use SATA drives directly without enclosure for data back ups? (zerobytes.monster)

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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/tealbull on 2024-05-27 18:39:41.

I'm currently in need of around 30TB of storage to archive completed project data and free up my RAID volumes, which I use for active projects.

I've looked into external desktop drive options from LaCie, WD, and Seagate, but they are quite pricey. I'm considering buying 3.5inch SATA drives and using a SATA to USB connector (which I already have) to offload the data. I've found that 18TB SATA drives are significantly cheaper (2-3 times) compared to external desktop drive solutions from LaCie, WD, or Seagate.

Is this a good idea? What might be some disadvantages of doing this?

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