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Understanding CMR and SMR in HDDs: Which Type Do You Need?

When selecting a new Hard Disk Drive (HDD), it's essential to understand the difference between Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) and Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technologies. Many popular HDD vendors (WD, Seagate, Toshiba) do not explicitly indicate which type of technology their offerings use. In this article, we will discuss the key differences between CMR and SMR, and how to identify which type of HDD you need.

Is DM-Crypt compatible with Btrfs on DM-SMR drives?

DM-Crypt and Btrfs are two popular encryption and file system technologies, respectively. DM-Crypt is used for encrypting the entire hard drive, while Btrfs is a file system that provides data protection and integrity. In this article, we will explore whether DM-Crypt and Btrfs can be used together on DM-SMR drives.