I have a backup system with an always-on hard drive and another in storage, which I periodically sync.
This means the second hard drive is usually stopped for months and I would like to store it in a more protective way.
I though about my garage, which is underground so has stable temperature, inside an air tight case with some silica to absorb moisture.
But my real question is, if I store it inside a vacuum-sealed bag, would it be better? Or would it damage it?
I read that operating hard drives in a vacuum is a bad idea, but I only want to store it that way, operating will still be at normal pressure.
This means the second hard drive is usually stopped for months and I would like to store it in a more protective way.
I though about my garage, which is underground so has stable temperature, inside an air tight case with some silica to absorb moisture.
But my real question is, if I store it inside a vacuum-sealed bag, would it be better? Or would it damage it?
I read that operating hard drives in a vacuum is a bad idea, but I only want to store it that way, operating will still be at normal pressure.