16-year-old SATA II SSD survives 1 petabyte of writes, 25x the drive's rating
A YouTube experiment demonstrated that a 16-year-old SATA II SSD remains functional after writing one petabyte of data, far exceeding its original manufacturer rating. The findings clarify that TBW ratings are warranty guidelines rather than definitive failure points.
Why it matters
This challenges common consumer misconceptions about hardware longevity and the reliability of aging storage technology.
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works .
The article provides technical information and consumer advice based on experimental data without ideological framing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in