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IBM 120GXP Revisited

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the spin-up-spin-down-repeat-until-dead dept.

Andrew sent us a link to an article about the IBM 120gxp controversy. This is about the fact that the drive has been declared unfit for server use, and to back that up, IBM says you should only use it for 333 hours a month. This is a good summary of the issues and worth a read.

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  1. Re:Because online polls are completely meaningless by rnd() · · Score: 1, Redundant
    Seriously, though, online polls are completely meaningless. They are swayed by rigging and mass canvasing, and that's ignoring the basic tenent that only the motivated (or bored) bother voting in the first place.


    The way I look at it, I am curious what slashdot readers think of the drives, and whether they have a had a lot of problems. Slashdot is an audience of enthusiasts of varying levels of enthusiasm. I think the following poll would be informative:


    Q: What has been your experience with IBM Deskstar drives?

    I have had a good experience.

    I have had a bad experience.

    I know someone who has had a good experience.

    I know someone who has had a bad experience.

    I only use SCSI.

    Cowboy Neal.

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