[ddots-l] Re: Backup drives
- From: D!J!X! <megamansuperior@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 18:07:42 -0400
Hey Neville, these drives are called SSD, or solid state drives. They are a
bit more expensive than their regular platter drive counterparts, meaning
that you could pay $100 for a 128gb ssd, while you can buy a 1tb platter
drive for that same price; I believe ssds go up to 512gb. Basically the
memory is like flash memory, so the storage and reading of data take way
less time than on a platter drive, specially when it comes to accessing data
randomly. There are no heads to move around and seek data or spinning
platters. The only problem is the price and size for now, and the fact that
they can only be written to a certain number of times (a high number). Still
they are twice if not faster than the regular drive. A computer that takes
say 1-2 minutes to start will usually start in 15 seconds! Programs load
instantly (assuming they are on the ssd drive) and windows is snappier. If
you use these for libraries or samples, they load in a split. Many people
are now using a 128gb drive for example to put temporary projects on as they
work on them, for the speed benefit. Others are installing them for use with
big libraries like Omnisphere/trilian, superior drummer or kontakt libraries
or things from eastWest and such, for the instant loading. I just got a 64gb
drive for my OS drive, will be installing shortly!
It's also worth noting that to take full advantage of the speeds ssd offer,
your motherboard should be able to run sata3 (6gb/s) ports. There's probably
more to say on the subject, but I think this about covers it for now.
HTH, D!J!X!
-----Original Message-----
From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Neville Peter
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 5:45 PM
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Backup drives
I don't think I have ever heard about drives without moving parts. What
kind of drives are these and are they more expensive than regular drives? If
so how much more expensive? What are the benefits to buying them?
May the Peace of God which passes all understanding guard your heart and
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-----Original Message-----
From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Kevin L Gibbs
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 5:15 PM
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Backup drives
I was interested in backup external drives to store the primary copy of my
first independent album. the session is in Pro Tools. that effectively
means I won't be able to use it. I just have to preserve it permanently.
so, I'm going to try and take Bryan's advice and get an external SSD on the
theory that a drive with no moving parts will last longer than a drive with
moving platters. I found a local electronics store that will install an SSD
in a drive enclosure that I can swap drives in and out of as required. they
sell Samsung SSDs. this should do the job.
thanks to everyone for their input.
Kevin
On Aug 1, 2012, at 4:10 PM, Mike Christer wrote:
> The main hard drives in my DAW are both Seagate, although I've
> upgraded my
main operating system drive, the two Seagate's have been firing perfectly
for the last 7 years!
>
> I don't think its a case of one make being better than another, its
> down
to luck and how much you respect your kit?!
>
> I've also got 2 Lacie 1TB external drives, and they've been working
> fine
for the last 4 & 2 years respectively...
>
> I remember someone telling me to avoid Lacie like the plague, but, well...
>
> l8r
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dominique"
> <40493raywonder@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 9:20 PM
> Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Backup drives
>
>
>> I had a 2TB, rather have a 2TB external Harddrive and it's a western
>> digital, but having problems with it. May need to order another. For
>> some reason Win7 sees it but will not let me open the drive to grab
>> data off, but Linux sees it and says the drive may need to be
>> replaced.
>>
>> On 8/1/12, D!J!X! <megamansuperior@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> I believe he said segate? I've personally had bad experiences with
>>> them; would probably choose 1 of the other major 3, wester digital,
>>> samsung or hitachi, but that's my personal opinion.
>>>
>>> Regards, D!J!X!
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Gibbs
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 1:48 PM
>>> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [ddots-l] Backup drives
>>>
>>> A while back, there was a discussion on backup drives for archiving
>>> critical data. I seem to remember Bryan mentioning "Enterprise
>>> Class Drives. Does anyone remember the drive Bryan recommended?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Kevinr
>>>
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