22 Dec
2012
22 Dec
'12
11:51 a.m.
On 12/22/2012 11:29 AM, Cameron Kaiser wrote:
People look at me like I have two heads for still
buying spinning disks, but
under high activity I expect more life from the spinning disk, assuming it
is well-cared-for, than the solid-state flash one (wear leveling).
I've been running my Linux mailserver/firewall for at least 4 years 24/7
using a Seagate 5GB microdrive. No issues whatsoever. I'd have second
thoughts about using a traditional flash CF in its place.
The interesting aspect is that those things are equipped with SMART
technology, which surprised me.
--Chuck