I've come across information that suggests SSDs can lose data if they're not used for a long time. What are the best practices for keeping an SSD in good shape if it's only used occasionally? Do I really just need to connect it for a short time every few months, or should I do more, like running a filesystem check or a scan?
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For basic maintenance, just plug it in and power it on for a short time every six months; that should be sufficient.
Nah, just turning it on for 30 seconds isn't enough for a proper refresh. To be safer, you should read and rewrite the data periodically.
Definitely think about backups—essential. You could also use ZFS on your SSD, set it to have 2 or 3 copies, and run a scrub every month or so. This will help verify and fix any integrity issues, protecting against data loss on the drive.
Running a tool like Spinrite can also help. I recommend doing a level 3 scan every six months to keep your data intact.
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