C.2
Preventive drive replacement
When installed in the instrument, the drive is the "data center" of the instrument.
It contains all of the programs and recorded data. The CPU may be the "brain"
of the system, but the drive is its memory and personality; it is what makes the
instrument what it is.
C.2.1
Hard disk drive
The reliable service life of a typical hard disk drive is around three to five years.
Some drives work for a decade or longer, but every year that passes after three
years increases the chances of a failure.
If the instrument uses a hard disk drive, HBM therefore advises replacing it at
least every two years to prevent loss of data or inactivity of the instrument.
Note
This recommendation is based on 24/7 use of the instrument at full drive write
speeds. Reduced use of the instruments drive allows for a longer replacement
period.
CAUTION
Do not to exceed the drives warranty period.
Contact HBM service for more details.
C.2.2
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Solid State Drives have no mechanical parts that can fail. However, each block
of data on a Solid State Drive can only be erased and written a defined number
of times before the data block fails. The Solid State Drive manages this
limitation so that drives can last for many years with normal use. Very intensive
use of the Solid State Drive to record and store new data will shorten the drive's
life expectancy.
The reliable service life of a typical Solid State Drive drive is around three to
five years. Some drives work for a decade or longer, but every year that passes
after three or so increases the chances of a failure.
If the instrument uses a solid state drive, HBM therefore advises replacing it at
least every two years to prevent loss of data or inactivity of the instrument.
Note
This recommendation is based on 24/7 use of the instrument at full drive write
speeds. Reduced use of the instruments drive allows for a longer replacement
period.
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