Question CrystalDiskInfo from a hdd used for mining ... any problems with it?

[xseven]

Hi!
I want to buy a HDD that was used for mining ... and I am not sure how to interpret the data from CrystalDiskInfo ... any red flags? Thank you!

 

[USAFRet]

All drives are subject to die at any moment. All of them.
A used HDD, no matter what it was used for, is closer to that death.

You will likely have no warranty on this, so when it does die, you're out.

Personally, I don't buy used storage devices, unless they are under $10.

 

[xseven]

These ones are under warranty ... and I understand the issues ... but ... is there something wrong in the report?

 

[USAFRet]

These ones are under warranty ... and I understand the issues ... but ... is there something wrong in the report?

Does that warranty transfer to a second buyer?
Has Seagate stated this in writing?

I see nothing in that CDI as critical.
But, it is a used drive.

What is the price differential between this used drive and a NEW one in your market?

 

[xseven]

Half ... and the warranty is not linked to the first buyer ...

 

[USAFRet]

Half ... and the warranty is not linked to the first buyer ...

As said..in writing from the manufacturer, and specifically regarding a drive used in a mining configuration.

But, as with any storage device...backups are your friend.
I see no glaring issues in that CDI.

 

[USAFRet]

But, from Seagate:

Beschränkte Garantie von Seagate | Seagate Deutschland

Informationen zur beschränkten Garantie von Seagate für Verbraucherprodukte.

www.seagate.com

"Only consumers purchasing this Product from an authorized retailer or reseller may obtain coverage under this limited warranty. "

 

[fzabkar]

https://www.seagate.com/au/en/support/warranty-and-replacements/

Your Product -- IronWolf Pro 12 TB​

Model Number -- ST12000NE0008​

Serial Number -- ZTNnnnnn​

Warranty Valid Until 14 August 2026 (Regional warranty restrictions apply)​

Rescue Data Recovery Service Plan Valid Until 14 August 2024​

If SMART is reporting the number of LBAs written to the drive rather than bytes, then the total writes is 12.05 TB. That's what one would expect if it had been zero filled prior to sale ???

https://ipv4.google.com/search?q=1+x+0x57a899336+x+512+bytes+in+TB