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The hard disk drive (HDD) is often used in modern systems to store information and run non-essential programs, while the OS and important programs run from the SSD. The HDD is generally characterized by increased reliability of data storage, but at the same time it processes them more slowly.

The most capacious hard drives

SEAGATE Exos X16 ST16000NM001G 16TB

SEAGATE Exos X16 ST16000NM001G 16TB

The most promising novelty of 2020 in the segment of corporate hard drives, while also great for organizing home servers or archives. The capacious ST16000NM001G with a memory capacity of a record 16 TB received a SATA III interface with a bandwidth of 6 Gb / s and has high-quality optimization for creating RAID arrays. The best capacity is complemented by a high level of reliability: this HDD can handle loads up to 50G at a spindle speed of 7200 rpm, is almost silent, and its peak power consumption is only 10 watts.

The manufacturer offers a five-year warranty and claims 2,500,000 hours of MTBF, which once again confirms the high quality of the novelty. For complete happiness, only a hybrid SSHD buffer is missing to speed up file access, but its presence will significantly increase the cost of the HDD.

WESTERN DIGITAL WD141KRYZ

WESTERN DIGITAL WD141KRYZ

Heavy duty and indestructible large hard drive with 14 TB of storage. This «monster» consumes only 6W of power and at the same time shows phenomenal endurance: the maximum shock load is 70G in operation and up to 300G during storage. At the same time, there are some problems with excess noise, during operation, the HDD can output up to 36 dB, but this is quite a tolerable level given the capacity and high average data transfer rate, reaching 267 MB / s. Add to this 512 MB of cache memory, a standard for this class spindle speed of 7200 rpm, high-quality optimization for RAID arrays and we get an excellent balance of price, quality and functionality.

The biggest drawback of this model is the tendency to slightly overheat when exchanging large amounts of data (more than 1 TB).

TOSHIBA MG07ACA14TE

TOSHIBA MG07ACA14TE

Quite an interesting option for home and office server stations. This high-capacity model offers 14TB of storage with SATA III connectivity, supporting an average transfer rate of 248MB/s and a maximum throughput of 6Gb/s. The TOSHIBA MG07ACA14TE hard drive has a helium filler inside, which eliminates friction between the platters and the read head, which reduced the power consumption to 8 W in operating mode. But the main trump card of this HDD is the best set of data protection features, among which we highlight the “Sanitize Instant Erase” option, which allows you to instantly delete all data from the drive.

The disadvantages include the lack of optimization for RAID arrays and the tendency to quickly overheat with frequent access to the disk.

WESTERN DIGITAL WUH721414ALE6L4

WESTERN DIGITAL WUH721414ALE6L4

A 14 TB hard drive with a good adaptation for office and home use as a means of storing large amounts of archived data. The release of the model took place in 2018, but it is still in very high demand due to its good price-quality ratio. A capacious and fast HDD also pleases with an extremely low power consumption level of just over 6 W in read / write data mode. Connection to a PC is carried out via the SATA III interface, which guarantees an average operating speed of 267 Mb / s. All this is complemented by a proprietary five-year warranty from the manufacturer with the possibility of a direct exchange bypassing the store.

There are also disadvantages: poor adaptation to RAID arrays and high noise level during operation (about 40 dB).

The most capacious external hard drives

WESTERN DIGITAL Elements Desktop WDBWLG0140HBK-EESN 14TB

WESTERN DIGITAL Elements Desktop WDBWLG0140HBK-EESN 14TB

A compact, stylish chassis and the latest technology inside are the key strengths of Western Digital’s highest-capacity 14TB external hard drive. This device is characterized by stable operation with all versions of Windows, starting with the “seven”, is enclosed in a shock-resistant plastic case and at the same time weighs only 950 grams, i.е. will not create unnecessary difficulties when carrying. The HDD is connected to a PC via a USB cable, and both 2.0 and 3.0 standards are supported, providing optimal data reading speed for everyday use. Despite such a large amount of memory, Western Digital Elements Desktop 14TB is sold for adequate money, which makes it a good purchase in terms of price / quality.

Speaking about the shortcomings, we note the lack of a built-in battery, which limits the scope, as well as only a two-year factory warranty with a declared service life of 7 years.

LACIE D2 THUNDERBOLT 3 10TB STFY10000400

LACIE D2 THUNDERBOLT 3 10TB STFY10000400

An ultra-fast, high-tech and high-capacity 10TB external hard drive that guarantees high connection speeds thanks to Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C interfaces, i.e. The device is capable of interacting with both Windows-based PCs and Macs. This ensures very low power consumption, while the stylish, impact-resistant aluminum housing helps improve the efficiency of the built-in cooling system. The large amount of HDD memory and its high data transfer speed (up to 40 GB / s via Thunderbolt 3) are great for working with 4K video and 3D graphics, but you will have to put up with the highest price per 1 TB, weighing 2.2 kg and the ability to function only with an OS higher than Windows 8.1 or Mac OS X.

SEAGATE STEL10000400

SEAGATE STEL10000400

This model with a memory capacity of 10 TB is perfectly adapted to work as a backup device for large data arrays: a lightweight but fairly durable plastic case, a USB 3.0 connection interface, an average data reading speed of 160 MB/s, which is optimal for infrequent use, and a relatively low price. An additional plus will be full support for the Time Machine program for creating backups, a built-in USB hub and low power consumption.

There are also tangible drawbacks, due to which a capacious hard drive ensures its low cost. First, we note the instability of the design — the body is tall and narrow, which is why it is easily dropped at the slightest contact. Secondly, the plastic case protects only from scratches. And, thirdly, the design does not provide for a built-in battery.

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