WD HD Question

KevinF · Post by **KevinF** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:46 pm

Is there anything you can do so that a WD HD only spins when it is accessed?

I believe that with some drives you can install a jumper that will make them only spin when accessed, but WD does not list this configuration for this particular drive.

Massa · Post by **Massa** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:06 am

It's called acoustic management.. you can turn it on with Data Lifeguard Tools I believe.. but be aware that is does impact performance.

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 5:56 am

you're kidding me..

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 5:57 am

Massa wrote:It's called acoustic management.. you can turn it on with Data Lifeguard Tools I believe.. but be aware that is does impact performance.

I don't think it will completely stop the drive from spinning..

KevinF · Post by **KevinF** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:49 pm

What am I kidding you about?

The drive spins 24 hours, 7 days a week.

It has started to make a slight whining noise, probably because the bearing is wearing due to the fact that it spins all day and night 365 days a year.

I figured that if I can only make it "turn on" when it is actually being accessed it would be a good thing.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:17 pm

You could always turn the computer off when you're not using it, or set the power settings up to shut the drive off after so many minutes of inactivity.

KevinF · Post by **KevinF** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:14 pm

To clarify things, it is an external USB drive installed on a networked PC.