[SOLVED] Need recommendation's on how to save over 6tb's of files

[tar14444]

Hello, I'm looking to get your thought's on how I should properly save over 6tb's of Video's/Game's/Photo's.

I have heard that external transfer rates would take forever to move the files around but I myself have never owned a external drive.

Would it be best to purchase a external HDD or look into internal or even a external docking station for multiple drives.

Any advise is appreciated.

(Please keep in mind I would like to future proof this also meaning I imagine I will have more files that need saved in the future.)

(Edit) Once the files are onto the drive or drive's I would not need to move over again.

 

[extreme_noob]

How much of it do you need to open quickly? If all 6 TB doesnt need to, Id suggest getting a NAS and storing it on that.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

what type of drive is it?

you can get an external drive that is super fast SSD running on USB 3.1 speeds, so it will not be slow transfer rate.
or you can buy a USB 3.0/3.1 external enclosure and add whatever type of drive(s) you like to it.
or you can just buy an external hot-swappable drive dock and add/remove as many drives as you would like back and forth from it. just be sure you get drives with faster read/write speeds and are using a connection with higher bandwidth like USB 3.1.

it could take an hour or two to a whole afternoon to copy all of the data depending on how fast the base drive is.
but the route you go for adding external storage is up to you. there are fast & reliable options for any of the three recommended varieties.

 

[RolandJS]

I found TeraCopy or other similar programs to work just fine in such massive copy undertakings -- recommend doing the copying "clumps", not all once.

 

[USAFRet]

Just get an 8-10TB external, and start moving.

Sooner started, sooner done.

 

[mdd1963]

Just saw a recent article where WD's external 10 TB drive was $100 off or so, at only $179....

(I'm not the biggest fan of external drives, but, they certainly have their use cases...

 

[USAFRet]

Just saw a recent article where WD's external 10 TB drive was $100 off or so, at only $179....

(I'm not the biggest fan of external drives, but, they certainly have their use cases...

A few months ago, I got an 8TB Seagate external for $140.
https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-External-Hard-Drive/dp/B07CQJBSQL

 

[popatim]

How important is this data?
You may wish to get two drives so that you have a backup copy.

 

[tar14444]

A few months ago, I got an 8TB Seagate external for $140.
https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-External-Hard-Drive/dp/B07CQJBSQL

Minus the slow transfer to get all the files onto these external's would I come across any problems playing back video's and potentially running smaller programs directly on the drive?

 

[tar14444]

How important is this data?
You may wish to get two drives so that you have a backup copy.

Some of the data would be considered unreplaceableBut for backup purposes would keep important files n a 2nd older drive

 

[USAFRet]

Minus the slow transfer to get all the files onto these external's would I come across any problems playing back video's and potentially running smaller programs directly on the drive?

Assuming the USB interface is OK, it should be fine.

And your data absolutely need a backup. A second (or third) copy on some other drive.

 

[tar14444]

Assuming the USB interface is OK, it should be fine.

And your data absolutely need a backup. A second (or third) copy on some other drive.

Okay any thought's on brands? The one you linked vs Western Digital's Book or Elements versions. (Linked below) https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Des...582769261&sprefix=wd+external,electronics,169

https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop...refix=wd+external,electronics,169&sr=8-5&th=1

 

[USAFRet]

One of my main considerations is what type and connection drive is inside that case.
Some of them have the USB-SATA bridge built directly on the drive PCB. Meaning you cannot take it out of that case in case something goes wrong.
Second, built in encryption. Again...remove the drive, and it is inaccessible.

I know that Seagate is just a regular Seagate Baracuda drive inside, with regular SATA ports. No silliness with ports or encryption.

 

[tar14444]

One of my main considerations is what type and connection drive is inside that case.
Some of them have the USB-SATA bridge built directly on the drive PCB. Meaning you cannot take it out of that case in case something goes wrong.
Second, built in encryption. Again...remove the drive, and it is inaccessible.

I know that Seagate is just a regular Seagate Baracuda drive inside, with regular SATA ports. No silliness with ports or encryption.

Awesome, Thanks for the help!