Troubleshoot Is a server HDD suitable for a desktop?

[Jaspion]

Hi guys, I've got a question regarding HDDs. I'm interested in buying a new HDD for my desktop computer, and I found this HGST HUA723020ALA641 for a good price. (info)

My research shows me that HGST make the most reliable HDDs today, however this is a server HDD, and I'm wondering if the reliability for 24/7 use would be just as good for desktop use, i.e. much more frequent powering on-off (at least once a day).

Do you guys have any experience with this, or have you got any information as to whether purchasing this model for desktop use is a good idea?

 

[Balrog]

Hi. I think it is but you have to consider the price. Probably it will very expensive.

 

[Jaspion]

Hi. I think it is but you have to consider the price. Probably it will very expensive.

Thanks for your reply. But like I said, this one is at a very good price, even cheaper than many desktop models of the same size.

Do you know of any desktops using server HDDs with no problem? Or maybe home servers with server HDDs that get shut down daily or at least somewhat frequently, sporting good reliability?

 

[Balrog]

Well, i have a couple of HP Ws with hdd servers running FreeNAS for a couple of years now without a problem.

 

[Jaspion]

Well, i have a couple of HP Ws with hdd servers running FreeNAS for a couple of years now without a problem.

Good to know. How often do you turn them on/off?

 

[Balrog]

Only when it is neccessary. A couple of days ago i did because one of the system fans crashed up.

 

[Omnipotent]

SSD's are faster and survive longer then HDD's because they don't have moving parts, they're both designed to last a long time either way. I always keep my PC on and my SSD still hasn't failed. Just back up whatever you have on it onto a USB or External HDD and onto a cloud backup service like Google/OneDrive.

 

[Jaspion]

Thanks to both of you for your input.

I still would like to hear from people with experience in this specific scenario: a server HDD (designed for 24/7 work) working on a home/office desktop PC (with much more frequent shutdowns and restarts, i.e. much more frequent spin ups/downs). Should I expect a regular HDD to be more suited to this kind of situation? Or would a server HDD be equally fit for the job?