change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

[aviso66]

Hi, can i use a 3.5 inch hdd for a copier hdd instead of 3.5inch?

[slimslob]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

Hi, can i use a 3.5 inch hdd for a copier hdd instead of 3.5inch?

Did you proof read your post? a 3.5 for a 3.5???????

[aviso66]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

Did you proof read your post? a 3.5 for a 3.5???????

oops sorry. there's a lot of stuff going on in my mind....going too fast....
its 2.5 to 3.5 haha

[slimslob]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

I would say that if the connections are the same and you have a means to securely mount it, go for it. The biggest concern would be current draw.

[sandmanmac]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

I doubt it will work, but at a minimum it'll be difficult to secure.
But my question is why would you even want to bother?
Used HDD's are a dime a dozen (so to speak).

[copier tech]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

The question usually asked is can I swap the HDD with an SSD.

[anothertech]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

The question usually asked is can I swap the HDD with an SSD.

I think it's about time for Ricoh to start equipping all new machines with SSD's, and come out with a part number of an acceptable SSD retrofit drive for existing machines.

[rthonpm]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

I think it's about time for Ricoh to start equipping all new machines with SSD's, and come out with a part number of an acceptable SSD retrofit drive for existing machines.

The main reason they likely haven't is the fact that write intensive SSD's are still fairly expensive as its generally a server SSD feature. With MFP's writing and deleting data frequently, the drives would degrade much faster than spinning rust, especially with consumer level drives.

[Gift]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

I think it's about time for Ricoh to start equipping all new machines with SSD's, and come out with a part number of an acceptable SSD retrofit drive for existing machines.

I don't think Ricoh will oficially offer this because in this case the data overwrite feature won't do it's job anymore properly since the wear levelling tech inside the SSD doesn't let you adress specific memory cells for overwriting. Instead - if enabled - this feature triggers a lot of random writes reducing the lifespan of the SSD.

[Oze]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

The main reason they likely haven't is the fact that write intensive SSD's are still fairly expensive as its generally a server SSD feature. With MFP's writing and deleting data frequently, the drives would degrade much faster than spinning rust, especially with consumer level drives.

If Kyocera can use NVME SSD...then why can't other manufacturers?

[fbkhan3]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

Hi, can i use a 3.5 inch hdd for a copier hdd instead of 3.5inch?

Hi,

I swapped it with 1TB SSD 3 years ago in one of MP 6503 and still no issues, customer has large print and scan volume on this device.

Regard's

[Gift]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

If Kyocera can use NVME SSD...then why can't other manufacturers?

KM does it, too - with some probs at the beginning but currently no issues. Of course the nvme/ssd should be of a decent quality.

[anothertech]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

Hi,

I swapped it with 1TB SSD 3 years ago in one of MP 6503 and still no issues, customer has large print and scan volume on this device.

Regard's

Did it speed up bootup time or print spooling?

[fbkhan3]

Re: change to 3.5" hdd ricoh

Thanks for pointing it it out,
To be very honest i was in restricted area and tried that as an only available option that time and thing is working without a glitch also have SLNX installed on that device, didn't notice and compare if that has an impact on boot time and print spooling.

But i will surely note the details upon next visit.


Regard's