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Old 08-19-2006, 08:59 PM  
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Originally Posted by rowan
1. Backup regularly. A drive is a mechanical device so it's not an "IF" it's a "WHEN" it will fail.
2. If your drives are not "metal cool" to the touch then you're probably shortening their life. Install extra cooling such as a fan.
3. Drive brands are like religions... everyone thinks their preference is best!

that's why i switched a lot of stuff to Buffalo NAS towers, less heat, better cooling, Raid 5

and it was just a backup drive - so nothing is lost. i learned from the past
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