It's noted that upgrading to higher capacity drives in the Glyph StudioRAID is technically feasible but may face compatibility issues with older connectors.

Some users have experienced issues with external drives not reading the true capacity after upgrading, highlighting potential risks with DIY upgrades.

One user experienced repeated drive failures with Glyph, needing 4-5 replacements, suggesting potential reliability issues in some cases.

Owners of drives over 4TB, especially 7200RPM models, report noticeable noise from spinning and cooling fans, impacting placement decisions.

One owner found their 12TB Glyph drive quiet, indicating potential inconsistency in noise levels between units of the same model.

The choice of drive brand may not be critical, but matching the model for upgrades is suggested to avoid compatibility problems.

RAID 0 doubles the failure risk by striping data across multiple disks without redundancy, crucial for users to consider backup systems.

Older enclosures might be preferred for unique connectors like FireWire, despite potential upgrade challenges.

RAID 0 setups are optimal for speed but lack redundancy; suitable if there is a robust backup system in place.

Thunderbolt and USB 3 connections offer similar speeds with single 7200 RPM drives; Thunderbolt may be slightly faster but not significantly.

Users find the LaCie d2 significantly quieter compared to the Glyph 16TB Blackbox Pro, suggesting it may be a better desktop choice for noise-sensitive environments.

RAID versions without Thunderbolt can offer better speed at a lower cost than single disk options, suitable for budget-conscious buyers.