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Reliable 2.5" HDDs? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by elektrinis@alien.top to c/homelab@selfhosted.forum

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I have a small box with several virtual machines and use 3 pcs. 5TB 2.5" HDDs in RAID5 config for backups, file syncing, security cameras etc. I chose 2.5" due to low noise, low power consumption and small size, as I don't have a dedicated room for this, it's basically in my living room.

The problem I have is that these Seagate ST5000LM000 drives are dying in only 6-12 months, I'm so tired of maintaining this, and dealing with warranty. It's a small raid5 system out of 3 drives, and I have already went through 10 of them. This can't be bad luck, the drives must be just bad/unsuitable.

What are my options for HDDs, if I want to stick with 2.5"?

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[–] letsDOvms@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

the drives must be just unsuitable

yes

What are my options for HDDs, if I want to stick with 2.5"?

Samsung 870 Evo 4TB - Amazon Black Friday Sale ~200€

[–] dancerjx@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I'm guessing 2.5" SATA HDDs for laptops?

Most reliable has been Hitachi.

I do use 2.5" SAS drives in production and you guessed it, Hitachi is the most reliable.