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To: Robert Huff <roberthuff@rcn.com>, questions@freebsd.org
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On 08/18/14 11:49, Robert Huff wrote:
>      I have been tasked with converting several systems - some unix
> (incl. FreeBSD), some Windows, to SSDs.
>      What I know about SSDs will fit on the head of a pin.
>      Can someone recommend a good primer and a trustworthy source for
> information on product specs and reliability?
>
>
>      Respectfully,
>
>
>                  Robert Huff
>
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None of the SSD's are/will be as durable as spinning drives for writes 
.... That said, the SLC type are more durable than MLC or TLC .... Also 
more $$$$ & usually only available in smaller sizes. Good for a root 
drive, i.e. mostly read-olny operations. Swap & everything else on 
spinning platters ....

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	William A. Mahaffey III

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