[SOLVED] very high host reads - any impact on SSD life??

[Pextaxmx]

So I found a used 1.9TB SSD (Samsung PM883) probably used in a DC, on eboy, which has very low host writes in teens TB but has almost 200TB of host reads, low power-on, 4 figures of hours. Price is low.

Should I get this? In theory host writes shouldn't wear out NAND, right? Maybe it can cause overused controller? Thoughts?

 

[USAFRet]

So I found a used 1.9TB SSD (Samsung PM883) probably used in a DC, on eboy, which has very low host writes in teens TB but has almost 200TB of host reads, low power-on, 4 figures of hours. Price is low.

Should I get this? In theory host writes shouldn't wear out NAND, right? Maybe it can cause overused controller? Thoughts?

"price is low" = how low?

Used storage devices are often a bad deal.

 

[Pextaxmx]

it was 169 shipped.. Considering the high endurance of PM883 I thought it could be a good deal. Not that I can wear ANY of 2TB SSD to death on the planet in my life...

 

[USAFRet]

it was 169 shipped.. Considering the high endurance of PM883 I thought it could be a good deal. Not that I can wear ANY of 2TB SSD to death on the planet in my life...

ehh.....
A new 2TB 860 EVO is $209.

But, with low writes on that drive, it's probably OK.

 

[Pextaxmx]

ehh.....
A new 2TB 860 EVO is $209.

But, with low writes on that drive, it's probably OK.

Are you suggesting that high reads won't matter what so ever?? (which was my main question... more than whether I should buy this particular SSD)

 

[USAFRet]

Are you suggesting that high reads won't matter what so ever?? (which was my main question... more than whether I should buy this particular SSD)

Right.
Reads don't affect the cell lifespan, only writes.

 

[Pextaxmx]

Right.
Reads don't affect the cell lifespan, only writes.

I understand reads won't wear NAND cells. But how about other components? NAND cell is the only failure mode of SSDs? Any thoughts?

 

[USAFRet]

I understand reads won't wear NAND cells. But how about other components? NAND cell is the only failure mode of SSDs? Any thoughts?

Oh, they can absolutely die of other things.
I had a Sandisk die, that was nowhere near its write endurance.

Why it died? Unknown.
Free warranty replacement. (even though it was just past the 3 year warranty)

That why used storage devices are often not a good idea. No warranty.
And $169 - $209 isn't that great a deal.