It's A Digital Disease!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/itsthewolfe on 2025-05-03 09:48:21.

I'm upgrading my Plex server and debating between the WD Red Pro or Segate Ironwolf series 24TB. I will be seeing up 4 drives in RAID.

I've been using 4x 18TB Segate Ironwolf Pros for 3yrs with no issues, but they can be noisy at times. I've heard mixed anecdotes about the WD Reds being noisy or quiet.

I'm leaning towards the WD drives due to the lower power consumption at idle.

What has been everyone's experience with either? (The 18TB-24TB models are built differently than the lower capacity drives so a 1 to 1 isn't as relevant of lower ones)