On Wed, Feb 09, 2022 at 06:50:49PM -0800, David Christensen wrote: > On 2/9/22 08:02, notoneofmyseeds wrote: > > I'd suggest an SSD if you have one. Or, perhaps a recommended USB stick. > > Perhaps someone here has suggestions for such stick that maintains r/w > > over a while and is fast. > > I am looking for a small (~16 GB), low power, high-endurance, solid-state > storage device with a USB 1.0/1.1/2.0/3.0+ type-A plug, powered by a USB > 1.0/1.1/2.0/3.0+ type-A receptacle, which is designed to be used as a system > drive. I would use it to install and run commercial and FOSS OS's (Windows, > macOS, Debian and FreeBSD) on SBC's, laptops, tablets, desktops, > workstations, servers, etc.. > >
Corsair do a ruggedised USB stick - starts at 16G or 32G if you can find them - I think which is USB 3.1 and blazingly fast but expensive. I got the Corsair 128 GB Voyager GTX Some queries about copying large >8G files around - speeds vary in reviews but it's solid. What's high-endurance in your terms? > STFW most USB disk-on-module (DOM) devices are designed for a motherboard > with 0.1" 10-pin connector, motherboard space, and motherboard threaded boss > (for mounting screw); e.g. server motherboards only. > > > STFW I found Cactus Technologies USB flash drives; but they are design for > storage, not OS, and I was unable to find a retailer: > > https://www.cactus-tech.com/ > > > STFW I see the Buffalo SSD-PUT; I am unclear which USB standards it supports > (I need USB 2.0 and 3.0): > > https://www.buffalotech.com/products/ssd-put-rugged-and-portable-solid-state-drive-stick > > > As an alternative, StarTech makes two USB to sata adapter/ cables. I need > to do more search to see if my SSD's are compatible: > > https://www.startech.com/en-us/hdd/usb3s2sat3cb > > https://www.startech.com/en-us/hdd/usb312sat3cb > I think I've got one of these which is running to an old SSD and is alos fine. All best, as ever, Andy Cater > > Comments/ suggestions? > > > David >
