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Because APFS is slllloooowowwwwwww on HDDs. On a 6xHDD promise thunderbolt array, it’s brutally crippling over time. One reason is APFS is designed for SSDs an
by blokey 4mo ago
Because APFS is slllloooowowwwwwww on HDDs. On a 6xHDD promise thunderbolt array, it’s brutally crippling over time.
One reason is APFS is designed for SSDs and assumes each disk block has an equal latency to read it.
- neuronexmachina 4mo agoI think Apple hasn't sold anything with an HDD for 5+ years though?
- ChocolateGod 4mo agoExternal HDDs.
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- adrian_b 4mo agoAs another poster already noted, external HDDs may be needed, especially because Apple computers have only puny (or greatly overpriced) SSDs.
- a96 4mo agoUsually both at the same time. Soldered on the board and unchangeable.
- coldtea 4mo agoBillions of externals HDD exist, continue to be sold, and are the best price/performance/durability for external backup drives though?