12TB External HDD

[megaweb]

Want to build a 12TB storage to backup my NAS

Which option is better?

1. 12TB External HDD like Seagate Expansion Drive, WD Mybook.

2. 12TB Internal HDD + HDD Enclosure

Anyone can share your opinion? If option 2, please state the brand and model of the device.


Thanks.

 

[Koenig168]

whichever is cheaper

 

[cscs3]

12TB of data better run in RAID or mirror. To risky to loss 12TB in one go.

 

[megaweb]

12TB of data better run in RAID or mirror. To risky to loss 12TB in one go.

Thanks.

This storage is not critical and important. It is for backup of my NAS.

 

[purpleberry]

I am also looking at the same thing but eyeing at http://my.orico.cc/goods.php?id=6729. A single 12TB is quite costly and tedious if anything goes wrong. Maybe break it down to an easier and affordable 6TBs instead?

 

[AS1]

4TB now the sweet spot in price for normal users. Otherwise should go for 20TB if looking for signal enclosure solution.

 

[existential_reality]

If I had to choose one I would go with Option 2 get one of the better spec HDD and use a third party case

I usually try and help friends recover their data from crash HDD and most occasions they come as those bundle type casings + HDD, some of them don't even move it that often which I kind of conclude the manufacturers stuff them with cheaper HDD which explains why they're so cheap. Plus some of the HDD in the casing are not standard SATA connections which makes recovery harder if the casing itself is damaged.

Edited (you mentioned backup of your NAS), if the drive is going to be kept on 24 * 7 using a Seagate Ironwolf type series should be very liable together with a Ext HDD casing.

Want to build a 12TB storage to backup my NAS

Which option is better?

1. 12TB External HDD like Seagate Expansion Drive, WD Mybook.

2. 12TB Internal HDD + HDD Enclosure

Anyone can share your opinion? If option 2, please state the brand and model of the device.


Thanks.

 

[grimfan]

A cloud backup subscription might be a good solution for this use case if the data is not sensitive.

 

[megaweb]

If I had to choose one I would go with Option 2 get one of the better spec HDD and use a third party case

I usually try and help friends recover their data from crash HDD and most occasions they come as those bundle type casings + HDD, some of them don't even move it that often which I kind of conclude the manufacturers stuff them with cheaper HDD which explains why they're so cheap. Plus some of the HDD in the casing are not standard SATA connections which makes recovery harder if the casing itself is damaged.

Edited (you mentioned backup of your NAS), if the drive is going to be kept on 24 * 7 using a Seagate Ironwolf type series should be very liable together with a Ext HDD casing.

This storage is solely for backup purpose

Thanks, I did consider this option and would like to have someone to share a good HDD enclosure case which support 12TB.

Anyone has review for WD 12TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive ?

 

[megaweb]

A cloud backup subscription might be a good solution for this use case if the data is not sensitive.

Yes, data is sensitive. This this option is not valid for me.

 

[existential_reality]

I can't recommend a good HDD enclosure for that size (not used before) but I have done something similar and I would pending on your frequency of backup and size which you need to consider to make it practical, an incremental type backup might be fine but regular large backups are not practical but this you probably already considered.

Enclosure wise I suggest you get something with a fan, randomly googling this came up for consideration. But best get something that can cool down the HDD as well cause from experience it runs really hot especially when powered in a small case for long durations.

Good Luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Enclosure-Aluminium-External-Cooling-Tool-Free/dp/B07D72Z4XD

This storage is solely for backup purpose

Thanks, I did consider this option and would like to have someone to share a good HDD enclosure case which support 12TB.

Anyone has review for WD 12TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive ?

 

[grimfan]

Yes, data is sensitive. This this option is not valid for me.

If the backup does not need to be regularly updated, a cloud solution is still possible if you encrypt and archive with a strong password.

An additional benefit with the cloud solution is that it is offsite on top of being robust.

 

[Hafi]

Backblaze for USD$60/yr, encrypted unmetered backup but then NAS drives are not identified by the backup software but there a way to get a around it.