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Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) HDDs have a reputation for poor write performance, especially during sustained writes, due to firmware limitations that cause frequent pauses. However, in certain configurations like a RAID 0 array with multiple 7200rpm SMR drives and a large buffer, they can deliver surprising results. This tag covers discussions about SMR HDD use cases, performance in RAID setups, and comparisons with conventional NAS drives. Topics include real-world testing, drive longevity, and scenarios where SMR drives may still be viable despite their drawbacks.
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    What use are SMR HDD's

    Shingled Magnetic Recording drives have a bad name, and rightly so if you need to write continuously for more than a couple of minutes, because the firmware just can't cope and frequently grinds to a halt for a few seconds. As someone who always buys NAS HDD's for their longevity and durability...
    • RobertP
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    • adaptec controller backup data transfer disk performance durability hard drive nas network transfer performance testing raid read performance seagate shingled magnetic recording smr hdd ssd storage storage devices toshiba video transfer write speeds
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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