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If you talk to most people in the IT field a true backup is something that goes offsite.
In a total loss you can restore from a backup.
USB Flash Drive vs Portable External Hard drive for everyday use?
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New #92
Another idea. I have something like this ICY DOCK Tray-less 3 x 3.5 Module - FlexCage MB973SP-1B - Newegg.com
In two spaces I have HDDS and bottom one is usually empty in which I insert a HDD destined for offline backup.
Also similar but for 2.5" drives I keep SSDs in: ICY DOCK MB992SK-B Enterprise Full Metal 2 x 2.5 Device Bay - Retail - Newegg.com
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Thank you for sharing CountMike! What exact brand do you have? I will learn more about these methods.Another idea. I have something like this ICY DOCK Tray-less 3 x 3.5 Module - FlexCage MB973SP-1B - Newegg.com
In two spaces I have HDDS and bottom one is usually empty in which I insert a HDD destined for offline backup.
Also similar but for 2.5" drives I keep SSDs in: ICY DOCK MB992SK-B Enterprise Full Metal 2 x 2.5 Device Bay - Retail - Newegg.com
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Hey everyone,
If you guys can give me some more details on these questions would help me in my decision process.
When it comes to using docks or any methods with internal drives outside the case compared to inside the case, what is your intake on performance is it better inside a case or using a dock?
Also, does the internal drive get hot? Let's say if you were to do a couple of hours of backups, wouldn't that be bad for the drive since there are no fans cooling it?
Everyone who is using the internal drive method with docks etc. are the internal drives 5400 or 7200rpm's? This might determine if I will go with the external enclosed ones over the bare ones. I feel that if an internal drive is 5400 I might as well go with the enclosed WD MyBook or even Passport since I have been hearing that they use 5400 rpm drives.
Thank you again for any insight on this. I appreciate it as always. Everyone here has been awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ok, just found boxes for them. One is LC Power LC-ADA-525-3x36swap LC-ADA-525-3x35-SWAP: LC - POWER
And smaller one is Gamebird, some local make. BIOS in my MB has options to set any of 6 SATA ports as removable so no need to shut down to insert or change any non-OS drive. This setup takes some space in the case but dispenses with any external adapters and works at full speed SATA can provide. That's as fast as any internal drive.
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Usually inside the case is faster as you can use SATA ports.
That said technology pushes on. My older MB has an eSata port. Today's MB are coming with ultra fast USB ports, although I haven't seen many enclosures to take advantage.
http://www.velocitymicro.com/blog/us...he-difference/
Of course real world speeds aren't as advertised.
Drives get warm, that is where good cases and good wiring comes in. Some people want / need small cases. My cases are big. I try to stack my HDD's with a gap. Air flows in the front of case and is exhausted. A constant clean flow of air should be enough. Of course there are fan profiles on a lot of MB and you can adjust.
Never did a real test on 5400 vs 7200. Not that it would matter much using old USB technology and then I'm sure it depends on the type of data files being transferred. (not many large vs very many small). Something to Google.
For the most part I want my backups to be fast but really for some I just start and walk away. Kinda like watch paint dry. I'll start early evening, have dinner, do thing, do something else and then come back to completed process.
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Not to give the wrong impressions. Lots of backups can be done while you are using computer.
I meet people and they say backups take so long. Then I say do you ever go to the store. Puzzled look on their face, I know it is safe to say start the backup and leave.
All the backup software should have a notification in bright red, "You don't have to watch me".
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