Hard drive size, sweet spot still 18TB, Nov. 2022


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In similar prior thread 18TB hard drives prices Sept. 2021  I wrote:

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Price in USA for the 18TB Seagate Exos. SATA (before tax, but include free shipping):

2021-9   $390

2021-11   $370

2022-2   $320  (for me, with tax, is $350)

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2022-3  $350 18TB HGST

2022-6  $305 18TB WD Ultrastar

I got one and the WD Ultrastar body feels stronger and heavier than the Seagates.  

 

update: at serverpartdeals.com

2022-11 18TB $280  Toshiba MG09, new, 5yr factory warranty.

2022-11 18TB $290  Seagate Exos, new, 5yr factory warranty. ($16.11/TB)

2022-11 18TB $190  Seagate Exos, factory recertified, only 2yr warranty and I don't know if it is a factory warranty.

2022-11 20TB $365  Seagate Exos, new, 5yr factory warranty. That is $18.25/TB so 18TB is STILL the sweet spot.

 

So the prices have continued to fall significantly, especially if you consider inflation.  I think I will try and risk the $190 recertified 18TB.  

 

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