This could be interesting, but you really do need the correct use case for it. A backup drive is a good example, as well as long term storage (i.e. stuff that is written once and doesn't really change).
Well then it's a good thing they're only selling it to enterprises (who presumably know what they are doing) and not to people like you who are clueless about how to use them...
"the 32TB nearline drive is aimed at WD's enterprise customers, whose infrastructure can handle the additional management requirements that SMR imposes."
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Fallen Kell - Friday, August 2, 2024 - link
This could be interesting, but you really do need the correct use case for it. A backup drive is a good example, as well as long term storage (i.e. stuff that is written once and doesn't really change).MDD1963 - Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - link
Just what folks need, a 32 TB SMR drive that will require just a quick 3-5 weeks to complete a resilver at 10 MB/min...name99 - Thursday, August 8, 2024 - link
Well then it's a good thing they're only selling it to enterprises (who presumably know what they are doing) and not to people like you who are clueless about how to use them..."the 32TB nearline drive is aimed at WD's enterprise customers, whose infrastructure can handle the additional management requirements that SMR imposes."