hdd storage container?

asim · 3 Jun 2008 at 13:32

Hey guys

I work in an IT department where we backup a lot of data onto hotswap sata disks. I need to remove the hdd's and store them safely out of office.

My question is, are there any sort of hdd storage containers besides a hdd enclosure?

I'd rather not have to stick it in a anti static bag and then cover it with foam in a cardboard box.

Janesy B · 3 Jun 2008 at 13:53

i think these are what you want...

http://overclockers.co.uk/search_results.php?sortby=&groupid=&search=icy+dock

wouldnt it be better to have a server that all the PC's backup to, and then back that up with a tape drive. the backup solution you have at the moment isnt ideal...

ots3go · 3 Jun 2008 at 13:57

Where does he say he isn't backing everything up to a server?

He simply wants a container to store the hard disks he removes from the system in.

To which google isn't bringing up much.

I've come across

for 2 1/2" drives.

AbsenceJam · 3 Jun 2008 at 17:55

The plastic antistatic shells drives come in are good for storing drives offline, they're designed to reduce shock from falls as well. I use those in plastic cases with foam cutouts. If you look around you can find plastic ESD boxes that contain foam in the right size for HDD's.

Janesy B · 3 Jun 2008 at 18:15

i just find it odd that they are using physical drives for offsite storage as opposed to tapes. you drop a HDD its dead. drop a tape and it'll be ok.

asim · 3 Jun 2008 at 18:49

We backup to tape daily and take those offsite, however we backup a huge chunk of data to hdd's aswell so that its available to access whenever we need it. However after a period of time we fill the hdd and it needs to be stored.

I'll have a look around. Thanks