Hi-Res > 48 kHz offers no audible benefit for playback but is essential for digital signal processing (DSP) or future sample-rate conversion without aliasing.
At minimum:
Archives typically utilize specific "codecs" (compression/decompression processes) to manage file sizes while maintaining master-quality audio: FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) lossless music archives
: Plan to move data to new drives every 3–5 years, as mechanical hard drives have a finite lifespan. If you're looking for more specific details, let me know: Hi-Res > 48 kHz offers no audible benefit