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[PC-Storage] Does this three-SSD layout make sense? (Encryption, backup sync, open-source) (zerobytes.monster)
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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/SpringOnionKiddo on 2025-06-16 20:58:02.

TL;DR: I'm planning to buy a new 2TB SSD to add to my system, and take the chance to properly rearrange and encrypt my personal data, separating it from media files.

Hardware

  • 3 SSDs: 2 internal (1TB + 2TB, both PCIe SSDs) and 1 external (1TB SSD)
    • As of now, I have both internal and external SSDs. The external one is used mainly for back-ups and moving data around.
    • The 2TB SSD would be the new addition.

Goal

  • A secure, and easy to access (after authorization), storage for personal information (pictures, documents, etc.)
  • An open volume for non-sensitive data (games, movies, books...)
  • An external, and secured, back-up system for the sensitive data that gets automatically synced with the source of truth (master drive: internal 1TB SSD), while still having some marginal space for random data transfers of non-sensitive data.

Plan

  1. Install new 2TB SSD.
  2. Clone OS (Windows 11) to the new 2 TB, from current internal 1TB SSD.
    1. Leave the rest of the 2TB for media (non-sensitive).
  3. Encryption:
    1. Back-up internal 1TB SSD to external 1TB SSD. The former is the one I currently have all my information (mixed) in.
    2. Secure-wipe the current internal 1TB.
    3. Encrypt the whole drive with VeraCrypt (open-source).
  4. External back-up system:
    1. Split the external 1TB SSD:
      1. 800 GB encrypted (VeraCrypt) partition
      2. 200 GB plain space for ad-hoc file shuttling.
    2. Sync first partition with FreeFileSync (open-source) whenever I plug it in.

Pros

  • I keep OS + media on the fastest drive.
  • Sensitive data isolated on its own physical SSD, fully encrypted.
  • Backup is automated and also encrypted.

Questions

  • Any pitfalls with VeraCrypt full-disk instead of a container?
  • Better tools than FreeFileSync for one-click sync?
  • Any issues using VeraCrypt along WSL2?
  • Any issues using FreeFileSync with Veracrypt encrypted drives?
  • Any alternatives to these 2 open-source pieces of software?

Thanks for any thoughts!

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