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On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Jarry <mr.jarry@×××××.com> wrote: |
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> Hi, |
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> In my server I have a few disks which must be running 24/7, |
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> but I also have a single big hard-drive, which is used only |
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> for a few minutes every day, just for backups. How could I |
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> power disk off when not needed (and "on" again when needed) |
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> in order to save a little power and prolong its life? |
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Use hdparm to set the power-saving level. Also look into general |
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power-saving tips for linux laptop users which may help reduce |
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unnecessary accesses to that drive. Maybe even use laptop-mode-tools. |
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