Finally upgrading parity drive to 12Tb - recommendations on brand / model ?

[volcs0]

My array is at 90%, and I'm pretty maxed out -

8Tb parity

8Tb x 6

4Tb x 2

My plan is to finally upgrade my parity to 12Tb, and swap the parity drive for one of the 4Tb drives. Then I can start buying 12Tb drives - but this will give me some breathing room.

 

Any preference on brand / model for the parity drive? I see that I can spend $175 - $400. I have a WDC_WD80EMAZ in there now - and it's been working great for 5 years or so.

I see the Seagate Ironwolf 12TB NAS for $189 and the Pro version for $200.

 

I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

 

[Lolight]

17 hours ago, volcs0 said:

I see the Seagate Ironwolf 12TB NAS for $189 and the Pro version for $200.

Both are good choices, with the Pro being a much better value at these prices.

3 year vs 5 year warranty for the Pro.

Pros are rated for 300tb/year compared to 180tb/year for non-pros.

[volcs0]

10 hours ago, Lolight said:

Both are good choices, with the Pro being a much better value at these prices.

3 year vs 5 year warranty for the Pro.

Pros are rated for 300tb/year compared to 180tb/year for non-pros.

 

Thanks. I went ahead and ordered a Pro. Thanks for the advice.

[jbuszkie]

ha!  a couple days later and the price for the 12T pro is $226!!   I'm looking for a 10TB and that version is $249!!  

LOL why is the 12TB cheaper?

[Lolight]

14 hours ago, jbuszkie said:

ha!  a couple days later and the price for the 12T pro is $226!!   I'm looking for a 10TB and that version is $249!!  

LOL why is the 12TB cheaper?

Amazon shenanigans..