Why does my 8TB Seagate drive drop to under 1 MB/s during writes?
I bought an 8TB Seagate ST8000DM004-2CX188 hard drive second-hand and did not test it properly at the time. I know this is an SMR drive, but I have…
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What’s the safest way to store 8 TB or more of important files?
I need storage for roughly 3–4 TB of irreplaceable personal files and expect that collection to grow. I'm considering a large NAS-oriented hard drive, such as a Seagate…
What Are My Options for Recovering Data From a Possibly Failed 8TB Hard Drive?
I have an 8TB hard drive that appears to have suffered a physical failure, possibly involving the actuator arm, although I'm not certain of the exact fault. There…
Is It Worth Repairing an 8TB Seagate BarraCuda After a Four-Foot Drop?
My 8TB Seagate BarraCuda hard drive was knocked over and fell about four feet. It no longer works or appears to be detected. I bought it for around…
Can a 4-Foot Drop-Damaged 8TB Seagate BarraCuda Be Repaired?
My 8TB Seagate BarraCuda hard drive was knocked over and fell about four feet. It no longer works or appears to be detected. I bought it around 2018…