Question Need advice on storing data

[WrongRookie]

I'm running out of space for the files that I need to use as time passes. Thing is I can't get 10TB internal drives from my area for some reason as I'm from India

I could just keep buying 4 tb externals but I don't know if that is practical for storing data. I looked further and found that LTO is ideal for archiving large amounts of data but the problem there is the machines used to run the tapes are expensive so I was wondering if there are facilities atleast in USA where you can send your data and get it archived on an LTO tape.

If that is not possible, then what are my options to store the data that I need for long term use other than buying external drives? I don't know much about archiving data so any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

there are paid cloud storage options available where you can upload data to be preserved via online hosts.

what are these huge amounts of data that need to be backed up and stored; video, etc,.?

I could just keep buying 4 tb externals

this is not a great option because these storage drives would also need to be backed up a second time to ensure against one or more of them failing.

depending on what this specific data is would help determine the best way to proceed.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Thing is I can't get 10TB internal drives from my area for some reason as I'm from India

Then get 12TB, 14TB or larger drive instead. There are even 20TB models.

 

[WrongRookie]

there are paid cloud storage options available where you can upload data to be preserved via online hosts.

what are these huge amounts of data that need to be backed up and stored; video, etc,.?

this is not a great option because these storage drives would also need to be backed up a second time to ensure against one or more of them failing.

depending on what this specific data is would help determine the best way to proceed.

The data I'm talking about us gameplay footage recorded for each game i play.

Cloud can work...but what happens if the data stored gets capped?

Then get 12TB, 14TB or larger drive instead. There are even 20TB models.

The only ones with those sizes are of external...and I don't know if i like the idea of it needing a power adapter just to power it. I much prefer internal which also for some reason isn't available in my place.

 

[SkyNetRising]

The only ones with those sizes are of external...and I don't know if i like the idea of it needing a power adapter just to power it. I much prefer internal which also for some reason isn't available in my place.

They can be removed from external enclosure and installed internally too.

 

[WrongRookie]

They can be removed from external enclosure and installed internally too.

How to do this?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Depends on specific drive model.
Google for youtube videos regarding specific external drive, how to remove it from external enclosure.

 

[WrongRookie]

Depends on specific drive model.
Google for youtube videos regarding specific external drive, how to remove it from external enclosure.

But doesn't that void warranty?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Depends on, how successfully you remove drive from external enclosure.
You should not damage/destroy anything.
For warranty situation you'll need to return it to original configuration.

That's why it is important to watch some disassembly videos first.

 

[USAFRet]

I have this specific 8TB Seagate external, drive removed and it is running in my NAS.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CQJBSQL

(was a lot cheaper when I bought it 3 years ago)


Verify that any drive you're considering CAN be shucked.
Some of them incorporate the USB bridge directly on the drive PCB, and can't be used internally.

 

[Alan Alan]

I'm running out of space for the files that I need to use as time passes. Thing is I can't get 10TB internal drives from my area for some reason as I'm from India

I could just keep buying 4 tb externals but I don't know if that is practical for storing data. I looked further and found that LTO is ideal for archiving large amounts of data but the problem there is the machines used to run the tapes are expensive so I was wondering if there are facilities atleast in USA where you can send your data and get it archived on an LTO tape.

If that is not possible, then what are my options to store the data that I need for long term use other than buying external drives? I don't know much about archiving data so any help is greatly appreciated.

You might check into blue ray disc recorders but I'm not sure they even make them anymore. On the other hand it may be a really bad idea if they stop making players. The disc may last a long time, but the lasers burn out and your discs may be worthless. Maybe just keep your games on flash drives. Even then, nothing is 100 percent reliable. Online storage seems pretty secure as they most likely aren't foolish enough to keep all of your stuff without backing it up, but it's entirely possible a small outfit could do just that.
good luck

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

The data I'm talking about us gameplay footage recorded for each game i play.

why do you want to keep them?
you just watch them as if they are movies or something?

just upload to YouTube and leave them there for later viewing or sharing.