Quick HDD storage question.

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First, I just ordered a seagate 7200.12 1tb HDD....this is a good drive, no? Second, I have an old 320gb IDE seagate in my PC now but I just have my music and a few tv_shows backed up on it. What I would like to do is just remove it but toss it in a mag-safe bag and keep it stored in my closet in the event one of my drives fails or something.

Will it be ok to store it like that for a (likely) long period of time? Fill me in on storing un-used but working HDD search didn't return much.

Thanks.
 
yeah, not sure you need the mag-safe bag (I have old drives in a drawer that still work), but yeah as long as it isn't being heated or knocked around it shouldn't be an issue, regarding the mag-safe bag, go for it (no reason not to, I just don't think its "required")

the new drive isn't a bad drive either
 
At least use an ESD bag, though. ;) Use the one from the new Seagate. BTW, yes, that 'cuda.12 is good.
 
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