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I have four of those drives mentioned and the one that did fail had the highest maximum temperature according to the SMART data. It was still within the specs though by about 6 degrees Celsius.

The drives are spaced apart by empty drive slots and have a 12cm case fan cranked to max blowing over it at all times.

It is in a tower though so maybe it was bumped at some time and that caused the issue. Being in the top slot this would have had the greatest effect on the drive. I doubt it though.

Usage is low and the drives are spinning 24/7.

Still I think I am cursed when it comes to Seagate.