Hi Everyone,

Hopefully this is an ok topic for this forum.

Currently I have a i7 windows server 2012 8gb ram computer running mezzmo with SEVERAL USB2 and USB3 external harddrives. A total of 25TB allocated for media files.

The problem is that most of these external drives were really only designed to run as backup devices and they just don't last that long.. maybe 5 years of powered on life. The second problem is that they take up a lot of desk space (8 drives). I also feel like if i could keep them cooler they may last longer, but all i can think to do is run a fan on them 24/7, which i do already.

My media server serves 4 tvs, 3 phones and 2 tablets with a minimum load of 2 tvs and one phone almost all the time. It does this spectacularly by the way!

So, what i'd love to know from other users out there is this.

What are you currently using as your data storage solution for your media that mezzmo serves? What is your dream setup?

Thanks in advance!!