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Coolio_Alert   05-07-2008 at 02:43:20 AM

What is the difference between these two hard drives and is the second drive worth getting?:

http://canadacomputers.com/index.p [...] HD.443.877

http://canadacomputers.com/index.p [...] HD.443.877

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SomeJoe7777   05-07-2008 at 03:41:10 PM
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The AS drive is the Barracuda 7200.11, desktop version.

The NS drive is the Barracuda ES.2, near-line storage/server version.

The NS drive is more reliable, with 1.2M hours MTBF and 0.73% AFR @ 24/7 operation. The AS drive is 750K hours MTBF and 0.34% AFR @ 8/5 operation.

The NS drive also has a few server-tuned tweaks to the firmware.

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Coolio_Alert   05-08-2008 at 12:00:42 AM
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So is it worth getting?

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royalcrown   05-08-2008 at 12:14:00 AM
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no...because on the desktop it will make almost NO difference, if your running a server with 6 drives, then go for it, otherwise save some $$

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CNeufeld   05-08-2008 at 04:26:53 AM
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I've got the ES.2 version of that drive. The reviews I saw showed it was actually slower for desktop use than the regular version, so I wouldn't spend more money for it. At the time, though, I got it for a good deal, so I'm not too worried.

I also would check into some of the reviews for Computers Canada before sending them money. I actually ordered from them just the other week, and ended up getting my drive ok. But after I ordered (stupid time to research them, after you've already given them money!), I did some more digging on them and found a lot of complaints about poor service if you have returns or issues. They never did reply to a couple of my e-mails, and the shipping company (UPS) they sent the drive out with frustrated me as well. You can (and should) request a different shipping company if you need to, I think. Personally, I'd go with NCIX or MemoryExpress, and ask them to price match if required.

Clint

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