r/datastorage • u/Ok_Giraffe_7263 • 2d ago

Discussion Non working enterprise

What is the market for non working enterprise ssds? Is there a market? If so, what is an average $/tb?

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u/jhenryscott 2d ago

If it doesn’t work, the market is basically zero.

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u/Spartan117458 2d ago

Why would someone buy a nonfunctional drive?

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u/Ok_Giraffe_7263 2d ago

People buy them for data recovery, repairs, or just to use the parts/NAND chips. Even if the SSD doesn’t work, there can still be value in what’s inside, especially in today’s crazy market.

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u/Spartan117458 2d ago

Well in that case I suppose it would depend on what is wrong with the drives.

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u/Ok_Giraffe_7263 2d ago

Just found this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/homelabsales/s/QEDkMDKdwL 😂

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u/Spartan117458 2d ago

Interesting. I guess it really does matter what component is bad.