Raspberry pi server + SSD

[R-1.618]

Hello everyone,

 

I am currently running a Nextcloud server on my rpi 4 (model B). Storage space is running out on my SD card however, and performance/ and durability isn't great compared to an SSD.

Therefore, i want to extend the storage space with an external (USB) SSD. However, powerdraw over USB for a pi 4 is capped at 1.2A. I had my eye set on a rugged LACIE SSD (great value/money), but it probably draws more power and won't work with the pi.

The way i see it, there are 3 solutions:

1. find a power efficient SSD that draws under 1.2A

2. get an SSD with its own psu

3. Get a powered USB hub.

 

1. seems unlikely, 2 is difficult to find (good suggestions?), and it seems that 3. has some compatibility issues.

 

Thoughts? suggestions? ideas?

[Electronics Wizardy]

Why not get a external 3.5in hdd? They all have power adapters so power draw is fine.

 

Don't see the point of getting a hdd here, hdd is cheaper and bigger.