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Using SMART Tools to Predict HDD Failure

1 September 2022 10:15:02 AM

The best-known methods for predicting hard disk drive (HDD) failure aren't exactly scientific. Grinding and thrashing noises are a reliable indicator that a HDD is about to fail, for example, but...

1 September 2022 10:15:02 AM

Physical failures to HDDs

Over the many years I’ve been working in a clean room, I’ve grown quite familiar with hard drives and the many pros and cons they can present. Generally speaking, hard drives can be a pretty...

1 September 2022 10:15:02 AM

HDD crashes more than doubled in the last four years

HDD crashes more than doubled in the last four years, remaining the most common cause of data loss according to customer data* collected by Ontrack. When asked about the causes of their most recent...

1 September 2022 10:15:02 AM

HDD vs SSD - which lasts longer?

Many comparisons can be made between a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and a Solid State Drive (SSD); cost, speed, data storage capacity – there’s no end of areas to consider. However in this post, we’ll be...

1 September 2022 10:15:02 AM

How to choose the right type of hard drive

For most people, hard drives go beyond being a simple object. They are the keeper of our memories, work files, favourite music tracks, and personal videos. In essence, they are the digital archive of...

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