Ran into a bunch of 20+ TB drives on Aliexpress that look too good to be true, and I'm figuring out how to check if they're actually legit. Don't want to waste time filling up 20TB with random files just to test.
From quick research, things like SMART checks or tools that scan for fake capacity seem promising, but I'm not sure where to start. Maybe something like HDTune on Windows or hdparm on Linux could speed this up.
Anyone else dealt with this? What methods have worked for you, or what red flags have you spotted with budget drives? Sharing your go-to tests or tools would be a huge help, especially if you've got tips for avoiding fakes altogether.
