Here’s what you should probably know about this mysterious attribute and why it’s so important.
What Is Workload Rate?
A 10TB drive with a 180TB/year workload rate might not cut it if you’re regularly moving large files.
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Casual users or folks who move small files probably won’t be impacted by workload rate.
If you fall into that category, you should be paying close attention to this spec.
This internal HDD reaches speeds up to 214MB/s and is ideal for your next NAS setup.
But understanding how much data your drive can hold is only the tip of the iceberg.
“Mean time between failures” (MTBF) is a reliability rating for any given hard drive.
MTBF is exactly what it sounds like: the mean time before your drive fails.
The bigger the number, the longer your drive will go beforerunning into a failure.
Buy a equipment with a low MTBF, and you could stumble into data reliability issues down the road.
Once again, a larger number is best.
SSDs typically offer faster transfer rates than theirHDDcounterparts, although you’ll pay a premium for the performance.
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for these values when picking up your next storage solution.
This internal HDD reaches speeds up to 214MB/s and is ideal for your next NAS setup.
Developed with gamers in mind, theFireCuda HDDoffers a 300TB/year workload rate and impressive 255MB/s transfer speeds.
TheExos, another product from Seagate designed for professionals and business owners, offers a 550TB/year workload rate.
Finally,WD Gold Enterpriseis another reliable HDD that’s from Western Digital, boasting a 550TB/year workload rate.
