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Are 1.5/3/6/(12?) TB drives still more prone to failures than their counterparts?
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Not really. It feels that way, but there's no inherent stat behind it. Also, it really depends on the platter density and quantity. Is it 1 x 3TB platter or 2 x 1.5TB or 3 x 1TB or 6 0.5TB platters? The 6 should have the biggest failure rate. 2 and 3 platter disks are common and used in the majority of products. If you're going to go with a 2TB because you can't afford a 4TB and fear the 3TB, your priorities might be messed up.