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Individual files are between 2GB and 50GB. Average individual file size is about 10GB. Total volume size needs to be more than 4TB per RAID 0 volume. I think two RAID 0 arrays might be the best option. Would the Seagate 4TB drives work well in RAID 0?

- The Seagates have performed at great speed and great reliability - I just keep thinking about this BACKBLAZE drive lifespan post XD - As per the 12Gbps controller - it would be difficult to saturate full bandwidth. However, this higher speed is built on from what I understand is...

thanks for your reply 1. They might be, but not sure if they're faster than the 4TB WD Blacks. With 4 x 4TB drives in RAID 0, I'd be surprised if the read speed couldn't keep up with my workflow. I'm just not sure if I should keep the budget low for the first build and buy Seagate 4TB or WD...

not to hijack this thread or anything but do you have a link or tutorial for this? OP Take a drive right off the assembly line - it could or could not fail any sooner than the one you received. If the data is of high value, ensure appropriate backup solutions.

Shooting films in 4K and in RAW is a beautiful thing, but managing the data has proven a trying task. I apologize if my questions/quandaries are quite basic or trivial. I have researched, googled, made phone calls, talked to tech support agents, etc. Low and behold, all the information I...