Data-recovery firm tests $28, 500GB HDD from Amazon and gets surprising results
Our internal data indicates that the average lifespan of a drive is approximately three-to-five years, depending on the brand, capacity, and other factors.
Synology could bring "certified drive" requirements to more NAS devices
Synology does not manufacture its own hard drives but instead certifies and rebrands drives from Toshiba and Seagate, excluding Western Digital from its offerings.
