Will my flash memory survive?

Any time someone wants to use a ssd for system it is usually a 120GB disk or larger.

1. OMV6 system only takes up about 8Gig.
2. Because of the extra space, many are tempted to partition the drive and use the extra space for data. Bad Idea.
3. A large 120GB ssd takes WAY longer to backup and restore than a 16 or 32 gig stick.
4. With the flashmemory plugin a USB stick is very reliable. I have been using the same pair of sticks for over two years with no problems.
5. A ssd has to be connected to some type of sata to usb cable or enclosure, which might cause issues.

Oh, I’ve got more:

6. SSD’s are more expensive.

7. You need two SSD’s to be able to backup and verify. So 2x more expensive.

8. Your backup SSD takes up more space to store than a usb stick.

9. Most users tend to mount SSD’s internally, making them less likely to be backed up and …

10. take up a sata port that could be used for a data drive.

11. A USB stick looks cool plugged into the front of your server, and family and friends are amazed when I show them my system drive:

Zoki had some good ones too, and like he said “I’m out of this discussion.”

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Oh, I’ve got more:

6. SSD’s are more expensive.

7. You need two SSD’s to be able to backup and verify. So 2x more expensive.

8. Your backup SSD takes up more space to store than a usb stick.

9. Most users tend to mount SSD’s internally, making them less likely to be backed up and …

10. take up a sata port that could be used for a data drive.

11. A USB stick looks cool plugged into the front of your server, and family and friends are amazed when I show them my system drive:

Zoki had some good ones too, and like he said “I’m out of this discussion.”

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I've always been paranoid about having a flash drive just hanging out of the case (incredible labeling there..lol).

Since I eschew OS backups, my next build I bought a header cable for an internal USB 3.2 header... and will just keep the flash drive inside the case.

That’s an old pic, btw. Notice the August 2021 date. I do keep the os current and run a dd backup about once a month and rotate the os disk. Although my backup server is on OMV6, I haven’t taken the plunge with this one yet. I need to make sure all my docker-compose and reverse proxy files are copied and safe in case I do a clean install. I will try the upgrade path but want to be ready for a clean install.

You probably notice the cob webs too.

Soma very perceptive. Yes, that’s voltage. Never checked the watts.