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WD HD Question
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:46 pm
by KevinF
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.
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:06 am
by Massa
It's called acoustic management.. you can turn it on with Data Lifeguard Tools I believe.. but be aware that is does impact performance.
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 5:56 am
by BaLa
you're kidding me..
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 5:57 am
by BaLa
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..
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:49 pm
by KevinF
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.
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:17 pm
by Scott
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.
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:14 pm
by KevinF
To clarify things, it is an external USB drive installed on a networked PC.