SanDisk Professional 16TB G-RAID Mirror - External HDD, RAID with Redundancy, Thunderbolt 3, USB (10Gbps), 7200RPM Ultrastar Hard Drive, Up to 250MB/s Read in RAID 1 - SDPHH2H-016T-NBAAD

I needed an upgrade for my media library, and since the device sits on the stand under my TV, I wanted it to be quiet. I did a lot of research, and a lot of the multiple drive enclosures seem to be designed to go into a server closet where noise isn't really that much of an issue. This device is perfect for what I needed. It comes out of the box set to Raid 1, so I get redundancy by default. I got the 16tb version, which gives me 8tb for my media. It is important to note that the drive does not have an off switch (although, I love that you can turn off the LED light on the front), so it seems to be meant to just be left on, which is perfect for my use case. I have only had it for a week, we will see how it lasts, but I hope to use it for many years to come.

I use this 16TB Raid to set up on my wife's computer to run it's Time Machine because it's quiet enough and very reliable. It's easy to set up whether you use Time Machine or Time Machine editor which is the one that my wife prefers.

Excellent performance, speed. Just wish cost would go down.

This drive failed before I had it for a year. I then saw a known issue of it not powering up I wish I knew before I bought. I called them and explained I had put only copies of MANY critical work items on the drive and needed help ASAP. They promised help but took 3 weeks to get me a new power supply to try- and they only sent a little cord not the whole new block assembly so waited 3 weeks and lost customer for no benefit. Ordered the warrantied replacement drive and its shipping was also messed up AND even though under warranty Ive had to pay fees and had a credit hold both of $800 until they get old back. They also told me Id have to hire someone to transfer over the drives and data at my own expense. The product is BAD and the customer service is WORSE. DO NOT DEPEND on this drive. Mine failed at the 11 month mark complete failure wont power on.

So far this drive runs MUCH hotter than the numerous 'previous version' G-RAID drives that I've been using for years (the silver enclosures with the "G" on the front). It's noticeable every time I go to turn it off. It remains to be seen whether the higher operating temperature will result in a shorter lifespan.