Core SSD Drive Recommendation?

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Just wondering what is the latest recommendation for a 2TB SSD drive to replace the original Seagate drive in my Core?

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The samsung 860 evo replaced the previous version the 850. @davidhendon would know best.

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The current Samsung drive is the 870 EVO. I have a 2 TB one in my Core and it works fine.

Best

David

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Thanks gentlemen, I will order one up this could be a very very expensive SSD drive replacement just spoken to my dealer and he will install the new drive and leave a 552 on demo !!!

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It’s very easy to install yourself and then you could avoid the temptation of the 552!

You will need an uptodate backup before you/he change the HDD for a SSD obviously……

Best

David

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Just about to order, the Samsung is 2.5 do I need a 2.5 to 3.5 adaptor ?

Thanks

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Either will fit

Which Drive Should I Use?

Choosing a drive for your Uniti Core can be a bit intimidating, but any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard or solid state drive will be fine. We recommend the Seagate Pipeline/Video 2TB hard disks (HDD) or the Samsung 850 EVO 512GB/1TB solid state drive (SSD) - we have found these to provide the best audio performance. If you are unsure or have any questions, contact the Tech Support team who will be happy to help.

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No it just fits right in. You should have some different (shorter) screws for the SSD. Both sort are delivered with Core so maybe you kept the SSD ones in the box?

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Thanks all , SSD being delivered tomorrow I will have to find the screws ??.

Dealer is contacting me shortly to arrange fitment of the drive and the 552 demo.

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Tell him to bring his own screws! He needs three only…You could also buy them on Amazon for delivery tomorrow.

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Just to update, 2TB EVO 870 drive installed today files copying from my back up at the moment thanks all for your help.

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The restore from backup takes ages, 2 TB would take more than a whole day, so give it lots of time.

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Dvid , I have about 1Tb of music looks as if it will take till the morning to restore from the back uo.

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Yes I reckon about 18 -20 hours for 1TB, based on my experience of restoring 400GB when I installed a bigger SSD recently.

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