PHOTO DRIVE ROLE AND CAPACITY PLAN
A Thousand Moments | Planning worksheet | November 1, 2026

Use consistent units. Do not format or erase a drive holding needed files. Retain the source until independent copies and application paths are verified.

Drive role: working / archive / backup / off-site: ______________________________

Current originals A: ______________________________

Catalogs, previews and edits B: ______________________________

Expected growth C: ______________________________

Chosen free fraction r: ______________________________

Required usable working capacity (A+B+C)/(1-r): ______________________________

Separate backup retention budget: ______________________________

Host port, cable, enclosure and hub: ______________________________

Copy verification: ______________________________

Application paths and backup update: ______________________________

Sample restore result: ______________________________

Keep this record with the original files or equipment details.