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The video discusses upgrading NAS storage to Seagate Ironwolf Pro 20TB drives over Exos drives, emphasizing durability and warranty benefits. It compares drive prices, noise levels, and recommends Ironwolf Pro for NAS setups. Monitoring tools like IronWolf Health Management are highlighted for identifying bad sectors early. Seagate drives are praised for reliable, standard technology, and energy efficiency, making them preferable over competitors like Western Digital. Iron Wolf Pro drives are favored for their quiet operation and features, making them suitable for NAS and backup use.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses upgrading their NAS storage to Seagate Ironwolf Pro 20 terabyte drives. They explain the decision-making process between Iron Wolf Pro and Exos drives, highlighting the high durability and warranty features of the Ironwolf Pro drives. The speaker emphasizes that for personal use in a NAS, the Ironwolf Pro drives are a reliable choice even though they are designed for business and data center use. The Ironwolf Pro drives are noted for their data recovery warranty and similar mean time between failures as the Exos drives, making them suitable for NAS setups where data is stored and accessed intermittently rather than constantly. Ultimately, the decision between the two Seagate drives comes down to personal requirements, with the speaker recommending the Ironwolf Pro for most users.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the fluctuating prices of hard drives on Amazon, specifically the ST2000NT001. They mention the difference in pricing between similar models and caution against purchasing drives that are extremely cheap as they are often refurbished or used. The speaker also compares the noise level between Iron Wolf Pro and Exos drives, highlighting that the Iron Wolf Pros are quieter. Another key point is the use of Iron Wolf Pro hard drives in NAS units, emphasizing the benefits of Iron Wolf Health Management app for monitoring drive status and temperature.
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In this segment of the video, it is explained how monitoring tools like IronWolf Health Management can help identify bad sectors in drives such as Seagate IronWolf. This functionality allows for early detection of potential drive failures and facilitates easy drive replacement in a NAS setup. The Seagate drives, specifically the IronWolf series, are favored over competitors like Western Digital for their ability to offer large capacity drives (e.g., 20 terabyte) without employing exotic new technologies. This means Seagate drives use standard technology resulting in faster speeds and proven reliability. Additionally, the Seagate IronWolf Pros provide comparable speed to competitors with slightly lower energy consumption, making them an attractive option for many users.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares two types of hard drives, mentioning that the Exos drives have excessive noise compared to the Iron Wolf Pro drives, which are quieter and have similar features. The Iron Wolf Pro drive is recommended for NAS usage and as a backup hard drive. The speaker also talks about their chiptunes album and invites viewers to check it out. The Iron Wolf Pro drives are seen as a better option due to their features and lower noise levels compared to the Exos drives.