[SOLVED] What is the best way to transfer large files to one external hdd to another?

[Kane_9]

I know I can copy them but it takes a long time is there a way to shorten the time between the two drives via usb?

Also do I have to worry about heat after some hours of copying being 54c-56c will it damage the drive?

 

[drivinfast247]

Use USB3.0 if available and supported. That's about it.

 

[hang-the-9]

Aside from USB 3 ports, SSD drives in the enclosure will also speed things up a bit.

 

[RolandJS]

Do you have two HDDs [i.e. platter-driven hard-drives]?
One safe way to copy massive amounts or massive-sized files in by using TeraCopy or anything similar that will generate on-the-fly feedback as the copying progresses. Another, do the copying in "clumps", do not pick all the files at once. After a few "clumps", give the process a short rest, several minutes may be enough, then continue.

I'm not sure if Harddisk Sentinal or anything similar will track the temps of external HDDs - have to experiment and find out.

 

[DrWho345]

What about if you have a Mac and one of the drives is Wireless only?