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HDD for first NAS - Data Recovery?

Dw136
By Dw136
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Planning out my first NAS. This will be primarily used to archive photos. I'm thinking about a 3 4tb raid 5 array to get me started. I'm looking on Amazon and seeing multiple options. WD Red 4TB, Seagate Ironwolf 4TB. I'm wondering if it's a good idea to spring for the "Data Recovery Options". Amazon has a 3 year plan on the side by "FA Service Plans" for about $19 a drive. Seagate has their own Ironwolf Pro for about $50 a drive.

 

 

Are either of these worth it for the piece of mind? A backup to in case of catastrophic dual failure/failure during recovery? I'd more than likely be replacing this NAS within the 2-3 years. 

 

Thanks for the advise. 

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