Model: P3J2IHDD8
from $409
Storage: 8TB
2 configurations available
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The 8TB SATA Hard Drive from Promise Technology has been designed for their Pegasus J2i Internal Storage Enclosure. The Pegasus J2i lets users expand the internal storage of their Mac Pro (Late 2019) and features two 3.5" drive bays, one of which contains an 8TB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive. Using this hard drive, you'll be able to increase the storage capacity of your J2i by installing an additional 8TB into its second drive bay.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $409.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The Promise Technology 8TB SATA Hard Drive for the Pegasus J2i is available at bhphoto, starting at $409.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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