Charlie98
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- Nov 6, 2011
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I thought I came across a thread talking about the 3Tb Seagate issue, or maybe it was in general HW but I couldn't find it.
Anway According to this site link (you might have to feed it through google translate), the 3Tb which they opened up had a poorly fitted connector which let outside unfiltered air in which might have killed the drive. Maybe it is a general issue with the 3Tb.
I thought that was a pretty interesting article... unfortunately, that has a sample size of one.
It would be neat if Backblaze would open some of their 3TBs and see if dust/dirt was present. It kind of makes sense... it has to be a colossal design or manufacturing shortcoming to have a failure rate like BB is showing.