Digital Archiving on SSDs

What's anybodies input on longevity of SSD archiving?

I'm looking for media that would hold up for 10 to 20 years in a controlled environment (safe deposit box).

I would have multiple SSD copies in 3 different locations. I'm talking about max of 10gigs of data (small business scanned documents).
I'd also burn 2 copies on DVDs.


Thanks for the input

SSD are not meant for long term storage. The charge that represents your data will eventually bleed off. Archival grade BluRay discs are one option that I've heard of professionals using. But 10 GB isn't that much data. Just keep it on your hard drive and back it up to a service like Crashplan or Amazon Glacier along with the rest of your data.

Thanks Mike.

Tape is generally the best long term media, it is however expensive and somewhat slow. As mike said, a paid backup service, or just a good system using your own HDD's is normally the best options unless your an corporate enterprise.

Thanks for the input RileyNZ.

Heck, at 10GB, you could use an SD or CF card (or multiple cards) and rotate, back-up regularly.

I figure USB SSD is more universal, that's the route I'm going. Thanks for the thought.

Didn't notice it was only 10GB

Mega.co.nz 50GB free online storage.

windpig wrote in post #17218637
I figure USB SSD is more universal, that's the route I'm going. Thanks for the thought.

USB flash drives/SSDs, however they are market, are not reliable. The lowest quality NAND goes removeable USB storage. They are good for tempoary storage, file transfer, but long term storage, I won't recommend it.

windpig wrote in post #17194817
What's anybodies input on longevity of SSD archiving?

I'm looking for media that would hold up for 10 to 20 years in a controlled environment (safe deposit box).

I would have multiple SSD copies in 3 different locations. I'm talking about max of 10gigs of data (small business scanned documents).
I'd also burn 2 copies on DVDs.


Thanks for the input

That's an expensive proposition, IMHO. I don't use a desktop computer anymore but I still use their big-ass HDs because they're still cheaper.

FJ LOVE wrote in post #17219057

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Nice rig, are you licensed to drive it?

eelnoraa wrote in post #17219214
USB flash drives/SSDs, however they are market, are not reliable. The lowest quality NAND goes removeable USB storage. They are good for tempoary storage, file transfer, but long term storage, I won't recommend it.

Thanks

cdifoto wrote in post #17219215
That's an expensive proposition, IMHO. I don't use a desktop computer anymore but I still use their big-ass HDs because they're still cheaper.

you think more reliable over 10 years than SSD if only used as storage with no constant use?

Not sure. I spin them up every so often.

windpig wrote in post #17219252
you think more reliable over 10 years than SSD if only used as storage with no constant use?

The property you are looking for is called Data Retention. Flash storage is NOT the best for that. Optical disc like DVD and BlueRay are worse. They use metal for the reflective material which is subject to oxidation The best medium is still magnetic. That is why archieve is still be done with tapes these days.

I persoanlly will use HDD for backup. Multiple copies (2 external for me) periodic backup, then store in book shells/closet with power off. I used to think I need medium that last forever, but now looking back, I have switched from USB2.0 PATA based HDD to Firewire/USB PATA based, thinking FW is the future. Then Firewire basically died. Newer computers don't even have them anymore. And now USB3 SATA based drive. Each set lasted about 5-6 years. None of my backup drives has die (knock on wood) but I decided to switch them out anyway because as technology advance, I got faster interface and bigger drive each time while paying less. So something to consider.

eelnoraa wrote in post #17219267
The property you are looking for is called Data Retention. Flash storage is NOT the best for that. Optical disc like DVD and BlueRay are worse. They use metal for the reflective material which is subject to oxidation The best medium is still magnetic. That is why archieve is still be done with tapes these days.

I persoanlly will use HDD for backup. Multiple copies (2 external for me) periodic backup, then store in book shells/closet with power off. I used to think I need medium that last forever, but now looking back, I have switched from USB2.0 PATA based HDD to Firewire/USB PATA based, thinking FW is the future. Then Firewire basically died. Newer computers don't even have them anymore. And now USB3 SATA based drive. Each set lasted about 5-6 years. None of my backup drives has die (knock on wood) but I decided to switch them out anyway because as technology advance, I got faster interface and bigger drive each time while paying less. So something to consider.

Thanks for this info. With the low cost of HDDs, I'm going to get an external for one copy of my archives.