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  • Do Not Mix Drive Types in RAID Arrays October 20, 2016

    It may seem like a good idea to slowly replace the hard disk drives in a RAID array for faster versions, but this may create some unwelcome side effects. Also when planning a new RAID array and you already have some drives which you want to use it is best to buy direct matches or buy a complete set of new disks. Read more

  • Loud Sounds Can Damage Hard Disks October 12, 2016

    The way in which sound waves can damage a hard disk is a little known phenomenon outside those who have researched the subject or suffered the consequences of such an incident. Sound is a pressure wave, which if loud enough can cause severe vibrations through anything it hits. Read more

  • Ignore Warning Signs at Your Peril September 28, 2016

    Despite many news articles and data recovery sections on IT websites, the majority of customers have little or no idea just how vulnerable a hard disk drive is to failure. It has also become clear with several recent cases and online articles, that even when there are clear signs of an impending failure, they are often ignored. Read more

  • Data Safety of Utmost Importance September 17, 2016

    Despite the many warnings and reports of data lost for a variety of reasons, ranging from disasters, equipment failure, malware attacks through to security breaches and malicious damage, consumers and companies are still taking unnecessary risks. Most data being stored by companies is extremely important for their continued operation and any loss of data could result in employees being unable to work and may result in them ceasing to trade. Read more

  • Aging Computers Risk Data Loss September 13, 2016

    Ever since the credit crunch in 2008 companies and organisations have been looking at ways to save money. One of the areas which has been hit is the updating of computer and storage systems, making them last for many years, rather than the usual annual or biennial upgrade cycle. Read more

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