[OPLINTECH] Question about public computers at your libraries

[Joe Knueven via OPLINTECH]

I started putting SSDs in most systems back in 2013, when I rolled out SSDs on all public computers.  I found that 60ish GB was more than enough space for Windows 7 when it is being reset constantly by a Deep Freeze type program and seems to be enough space for Windows 10 as well, though I've started getting 120ishGB drives in the last year or two.  Within the next couple of months we'll get SSDs in all staff workstations as part of a mid-cycle refresh.

Even on something like a camera server that requires MS Windows, I use an SSD for the C: drive and a large spinning disc or array for the storage.

It definitely speeds things up, and if you buy at least decent quality SSDs, I've seen a relatively low failure rate and good longevity.  (a pair of very small cheap ones I bought back between 2009-2011 for OPACs finally failed in the last year or so).

It makes the biggest difference I've seen of any component in terms of improving performance.  If it wasn't for the disruption factor, I would have replaced our staff PC hard drives a couple of years ago..

Have a good day.

Joe


Joseph Knueven
Director
Germantown Public Library
51 N. Plum St.
Germantown, OH 45327
937-855-4001
joe at gtownlibrary.net

From: OPLINTECH [mailto:oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Brian Phillips via OPLINTECH
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 11:51 AM
To: Fred Miller Jr
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Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] Question about public computers at your libraries

Fred,

All new computers that we order we are getting with SSD's. And have ordered SSD's and replaced most of the old hard drives in use, which helps speed up the older computers. So almost all of ours are SSD's.

Thanks,

Brian Phillips
Information Technology Manager
Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library
140 S Paint St.
Chillicothe OH  45601
Work - (740) 702-4115
Cell - (740) 703-4153
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From: OPLINTECH [mailto:oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Fred Miller Jr via OPLINTECH
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 11:25 AM
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Subject: [OPLINTECH] Question about public computers at your libraries

Was wondering if any of the libraries IT staff in charge of ordering computers for their libraries have made the switch from mechanical hard drives to SSD drives. I have been researching this quite a bit and the price per GB is still higher than the mechanical drives. Was curious on what everyone's thoughts were and what they have been going to in regards to their public computers. Replies are welcome and appreciated.

Thanks,

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203 Perry Street Wapakoneta, OH 45895

Fred Miller Jr
IT Service Manager
T: 419-738-1215 | E: fmiller at auglaizelibraries.org<mailto:fmiller at auglaizelibraries.org>



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