Lifespan of disk drives

From: Bill Pechter <pechter_at_monmouth.com>
Date: Thu Jan 28 06:56:21 1999

>
> On the other hand, there are a significant number of SA4000s that are
> still working. What to guess how many modern drives will still be
> operational in 15 years time ?
> --tony

I've got to jump in here.

I've got 12 years on an IDE 80 meg WD drive.
I don't doubt it'll do another 3.

Actually, most drives at work get replaced because the latest Windowsxx
or Solaris 2.x won't fit on them.

The PRO350 I've got has at least 14 years on it's drive, as does the
Rainbow. I can't consider ST506 stuff current.

Bill
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