mntle on Nostr: I think it depends on a few factors. - speed - reliability - size - interface - ...
I think it depends on a few factors.
- speed
- reliability
- size
- interface
- budget
For example: for speed, you'd likely want something that uses an SSD. Ideally, an NVMEe drive, with a fast interface like Thunderbolt. Ideal for storing things like Video files that need to move a lot of data around when editing.
Reliability: If it's data where speed doesn't matter, bit integrity and reliability is more important, the an external drive box with two drives in a RAID 1 array, so there is always a backup if a drive fails. This can be connected over USB or Ethernet, occasionally FireWire. Usually uses mechanical drives.
Interface and budget are fairly obvious. If you don't have FireWire, the USB or eSATA. If your budget is tight, then a USB memory stick.
I hope that helps. 👍
- speed
- reliability
- size
- interface
- budget
For example: for speed, you'd likely want something that uses an SSD. Ideally, an NVMEe drive, with a fast interface like Thunderbolt. Ideal for storing things like Video files that need to move a lot of data around when editing.
Reliability: If it's data where speed doesn't matter, bit integrity and reliability is more important, the an external drive box with two drives in a RAID 1 array, so there is always a backup if a drive fails. This can be connected over USB or Ethernet, occasionally FireWire. Usually uses mechanical drives.
Interface and budget are fairly obvious. If you don't have FireWire, the USB or eSATA. If your budget is tight, then a USB memory stick.
I hope that helps. 👍