SSD... likely not ideal for long-term storage.
SSD... likely not ideal for long-term storage.
It seems there’s some confusion about SSD durability. Most people think SSDs wear out over time, but modern solid-state drives are designed to handle billions of write cycles without losing data. The idea that cells lose memory isn’t accurate for typical usage. You don’t need to switch to HDDs for long-term storage if you’re using an SSD properly.
It's accurate, though you can store a significant amount of data on most SSDs available right now. If you're mainly backing up files, you likely won't be writing frequently, so performance should remain satisfactory.
Ssds offer a fixed capacity for read and write operations, yet you must regularly store large volumes of data—Terabytes daily—to achieve those targets. Performance drops occur when the drive is left unused for years. This issue mirrors what happens with hard drives; they work well for long-term archiving but are typically chosen mainly for lower cost per gigabyte. Remember, for extended periods without power, you’ll face risks like bitrot, a common challenge across all storage types.