Bigger, faster hard drives mean more failures

Hard drives store vital data and are relied on a daily basis. Few actually take the time to protect the very data they rely on. Hard drive failure happens on a regular basis. It's not a question on why but when. It is a fact that modern hard drives fail.

Faster speeds generate more heat and higher platter densities allow for less margin for error. Heat and more data just adds to the wear and tear of regular daily use. Add to this the fact that more and more data is becoming digital just puts additional stress on hard drives.

Cooling by various methods of fans can help alleviate the problem. As well maintaining a proper back up system can ensure you're ready when the times comes. Minimizing downtime is all about you can do when your server goes down.