Question about replacing/expanding a disk (social.graves.cl)

submitted 6 months ago by alvaro@social.graves.cl to c/selfhost@lemmy.ml

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Question about replacing/expanding a disk

I have a small mini pc as server similar to [1], which has a super nice small form and has an internal slot for a 2.5" ssd disk. Currently I have a 2TB SSD, but it is filling up rapidly.

My options are:

Buy a way more expensive 8TB SSD and replace the existing one
Buy a much cheaper 8TB HDD + enclosure and connect it via USB.

I wonder what are the pros and cons of each option. I like 1 more because the form factor of the homelab is maintained and I don't need to plug yet another thing. OTOH I'm allergic to spending money 😆 so a cheaper solution (about 4 times cheaper) is always welcome.

Maybe I'm missing a third alternative? Opinions?

[1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BVLS7ZHP/

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[-] ladfrombrad 1 points 6 months ago

Says on the product page that that Beelink supports a maximum 2TB SSD, so I wouldn't go buying another unless you're sure it can.

As others have said, no USB drives as I've had a failure with one too hence me now having a NAS. I know you said you're allergic to spending money but saving up for one was the best thing I've bought for a while.

[-] alvaro@social.graves.cl 2 points 6 months ago

@ladfrombrad@lemdro.id I wonder if these type of devices will reduce the risk for usb?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KWQ8WFG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[-] ladfrombrad 2 points 6 months ago

Nah.

USB is slow, and will kill the drive if used 24/7. I know it's hard to expend too much money on a dedicated box for storage but long term you'll thank yourself for investing.

3TB of data I lost and paying to recover that data? Dammit, hindsight is a bitch

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