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Zebodog · 07-14-2006, 06:15 PM

You'd be surprised at what most manufactures rate their drives for. Most won't even cover their drives if they've been used in a server application unless the drive is specifically for enterprise use.

When that whole IBM 120GXP business hit the fan, everyone was questioning warranties. At that time most of the big names IBM, Seagate, WD, Maxtor and Fujitsu didn't recommend a power on time of over 350 hours (give a take a few) a month. That boils down to 11 or 12 hours a day.

Not sure what the new technology is giving these days, but I have a 5GB, 15GB, 60GB, 200GB and 400GB drive all from WD, with the 5GB about 7 years old and still running strong.

Most say a 5400rpm is fine for a server, so you could probably save a few bucks.

07-14-2006, 06:15 PM	#5
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 76 Posts: 578	You'd be surprised at what most manufactures rate their drives for. Most won't even cover their drives if they've been used in a server application unless the drive is specifically for enterprise use. When that whole IBM 120GXP business hit the fan, everyone was questioning warranties. At that time most of the big names IBM, Seagate, WD, Maxtor and Fujitsu didn't recommend a power on time of over 350 hours (give a take a few) a month. That boils down to 11 or 12 hours a day. Not sure what the new technology is giving these days, but I have a 5GB, 15GB, 60GB, 200GB and 400GB drive all from WD, with the 5GB about 7 years old and still running strong. Most say a 5400rpm is fine for a server, so you could probably save a few bucks. __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.