Ive been wanting to get proper storage for my lil server running nextcloud and a couple other things, but nc is the main concern. Its currently running on an old ssd ive had laying around so i would want a more reliable longer term solution.

So thinking of a raid1 (mirror) hdd setup, with two 5400rpm 8tb drives, bringing the choices down to ironwolf or wd red plus, which both are in the same price range.

Im currently biased towards the ironwolfs because they are slightly cheaper and have a cool print on them, but from reddit threads ive seen that wd drives are generally quieter, which currently is a concern since the server is in my bedroom.

Does anyone have experience with these two drives and or know better solutions?

Oh and for the os, being a simple linux server, is it generally fine to have that on a separate drive, an ssd in this case?

Thanks! :3

  • CCMan1701A@startrek.websiteEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I picked Toshiba drives personally. However, I know of a bunch of WD reds running for years with no issues.

    I think since the nas cases aren’t insolated for sound, your going to hear them moving that head around…

    Have you considered an ssd populated nas? It does cost more however :(

    • Midnight Wolf@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      13 hours ago

      So I’ve wanted to try Toshiba drives (for both typical use and nas) but it seems impossible to source them. Their official website is a nightmare and I think (?) I’ve seen them on Amazon but nowhere else. And I couldn’t find warranty details either. They seem to be very business/corp and totally oblivious to the consumer/prosumer side.

      Where did you get your drives? I’m stateside, if that matters.