I need to replace a old dying 480 GB Intel S3500 drive in my ZFS array.
I'm okay with my current performance and disk space. I'm not in a rush to upgrade.
In the olden days before 2021 and Chia's arrival on the scene, I'd just pick up a couple more used S3500's for $50-75 a pop on eBay, but now I'm afraid I'll get dogs.
Any strategy to avoid worn out drives, if I get more S3500's?
Any alternative SATA SSD cheapies with similar characteristics (sustained write performance, endurance, etc) I could trust?
I'm okay with my current performance and disk space. I'm not in a rush to upgrade.
In the olden days before 2021 and Chia's arrival on the scene, I'd just pick up a couple more used S3500's for $50-75 a pop on eBay, but now I'm afraid I'll get dogs.
Any strategy to avoid worn out drives, if I get more S3500's?
Any alternative SATA SSD cheapies with similar characteristics (sustained write performance, endurance, etc) I could trust?