sammysam4983
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I'm looking at making a huge switch to my server setup. I've been running a years-old used HP ProLiant server, and I'm wanting to upgrade to more modern hardware. I use my server primarily as a Plex Media Server, with currently 4x 6TB WD Red drives. Unfortunately, I got the WD Reds that fail once they get full, and the pool is already around 90%, so I need to make a change as soon as possible. One option I have is to get the 6TB WD Reds that don't fail (don't remember the model number), or I can bite the bullet and completely replace the existing server w/ a newer rack server that uses 2.5" drives instead of 3.5" drives.
Looking at the cost comparisons between the two, I have one question that will push me one way or the other: would a pool made up entirely of Samsung 870 EVO drives (12 drives in a Z2 configuration), be an ok setup? I'm worried about longevity, primarily. A 2TB 870 EVO is inexpensive enough that if I have to replace one or two every couple of years it won't be an issue, but I want to make sure I'm not setting myself up for massive failure at some point by using those drives.
Looking at the cost comparisons between the two, I have one question that will push me one way or the other: would a pool made up entirely of Samsung 870 EVO drives (12 drives in a Z2 configuration), be an ok setup? I'm worried about longevity, primarily. A 2TB 870 EVO is inexpensive enough that if I have to replace one or two every couple of years it won't be an issue, but I want to make sure I'm not setting myself up for massive failure at some point by using those drives.