Sips'Jun 3, 2024

Does the form factor between 3.5 and 2.5 matter in a NAS server?

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Does the form factor between 3.5 and 2.5 matter in a NAS server? - SLRPNK

Been finding some good deals on 2.5 disks lately, but have never bought one before. Have a couple of 3.5 disks on the other hand in my Unraid server. Wondering how much it matters wether I get a 2.5 or not? What form factor do you prefer/usually go for?

Show threadGranixoJun 3, 2024
You’ll usually want 3.5" on anything that isn’t a laptop for the price and higher max speed
Show threadCoasting0942Jun 3, 2024
And theoretical reliability. Stuff breaks down quicker at smaller sizes says my lizard brain
Show threadBlue_MorphoJun 3, 2024

Smaller stuff has smaller mass and therefore can be more reliable.

There were portable mp3 players with mechanical hard drives that were reliable despite extreme abuse.

Show threadnoobface
I dunno I RMA’d my Nomad so many times.
Jun 3, 2024 at 4:25pmWeb