[tor-bugs] #29817 [- Select a component]: dead disk on moly

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#29817: dead disk on moly
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 Reporter:  anarcat               |          Owner:  anarcat
     Type:  defect                |         Status:  assigned
 Priority:  Medium                |      Milestone:
Component:  - Select a component  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                |     Resolution:
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Comment (by anarcat):

 cymru responded that they can change the drive if we ship it. there are
 few options for the drive... if we stick to only Newegg as a seller, we
 basically find nothing at all. but allowing for newegg *resellers*, we
 find this cute little drive at 80$USD

 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148617

 It's the exact same model as the failing drive so it should work nicely.
 The question is whether "[https://www.newegg.com/TEKDEALZ/about TEKDEALZ]"
 is trustworthy.

 Amazon also seems to have the drive:

 https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Cheetah-15000RPM-Internal-
 ST3600057SS/dp/B002P4J3YI

 ... but it's only sold as refurbished. (Although the Newegg/TEKDEALZ one
 might also be refurb and Amazon is just more honest about it.)

 there's still the open question of whether the disk controller is new
 enough to support an unattended disk swap or whether we need to coordinate
 with cymru. but that can wait until they actually get the drive and
 everything...

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