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On 2011-10-06, 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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That prompts one to ask the question: Does spinning a drive up/down |
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every day lengthen or shorten it's life compared to having it on 24/7 |
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(assuming the same number of seeks in both cases). |
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Grant |
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