Seagate's 28TB Expansion portable HDD drops to $329 — Massive storage for your desktop

[Admin]

28TB backup storage for just $329 with this Seagate Expansion HDD deal from Best Buy.

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[Pemalite]

Why do we need ample power outlets? Is it using more than 1? Odd statement to have in an article.

Either way, this is a Seagate, I don't like gambling with my data if I can help it...

 

[derekullo]

Why do we need ample power outlets? Is it using more than 1? Odd statement to have in an article.

Either way, this is a Seagate, I don't like gambling with my data if I can help it...

I've got 2.5 inch 5 terabyte external drives that pull all the power they need from USB.
They are simply pointing out you will need 1 ac outlet for each drive.
Having said that, if you need multiple 28 terabyte external drives, you have bigger problems than power!

 

[SomeoneElse23]

A Seagate in an external enclosure seems to be asking for trouble?

That's a lot of money and a lot of space... for a one year warranty! I'm really surprised TH is even talking about it.

Stay far, far away.

 

[Pemalite]

I've got 2.5 inch 5 terabyte external drives that pull all the power they need from USB.
They are simply pointing out you will need 1 ac outlet for each drive.
Having said that, if you need multiple 28 terabyte external drives, you have bigger problems than power!

This is using a 3.5" drive, which typically come with higher power requirements. I.E. External AC.
It's an expectation that it requires a power plug.

 

[derekullo]

This is using a 3.5" drive, which typically come with higher power requirements. I.E. External AC.
It's an expectation that it requires a power plug.

That's what I'm saying lol

The other user appeared to only be aware of drives that did not require external power.

 

[Paineful]

Help! I lost 28Tb of scat pr0n. Sh t got real!

 

[das_stig]

28TB on s ingle HDD, with Seagate dubious quality and a couple years of warranty, no thanks.

If you have that much data to backup, you need a professional solution.
Even some personal cloud storage are coming in at reasonable prices when you spread the cost and reliability.