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May 24th, 2005, 07:19 AM
#1
Registered User
Ext. Hard Drive
Was wondering about my new Maxtor 3100 ext. HD. Should I keep it powered up when not in use. Will it decrease it's life time?
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May 24th, 2005, 07:30 AM
#2
Well you can always try power conserve modes for hd and monitor life's longevity.
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May 24th, 2005, 07:39 AM
#3
Registered User
Agreed!
Disconnect the drive when not needed. If you can't do that, select a power scheme that turns off the drive after an amount of time it's not been used.
The wandering Odysseus of the web.
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May 24th, 2005, 09:01 AM
#4
Registered User
I use my external HD a few times a week, not more than once a day, so I put it on when needed, and off when not needed.
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May 24th, 2005, 09:36 AM
#5
Registered User
Originally Posted by AlienDyne
Agreed!
Disconnect the drive when not needed. If you can't do that, select a power scheme that turns off the drive after an amount of time it's not been used.
Can you select a power scheme for a External HD? If so how on my 98se.
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May 25th, 2005, 02:05 AM
#6
Registered User
You can't select a power scheme for each drive individually. You will have to set the period of inactivity you want to elapse before your HDDs turn off. If drive C: is active after that period, it remains on and the other drives which are inactive, turn off.
This settings can be modified under power options in the control panel.
The wandering Odysseus of the web.
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May 25th, 2005, 04:47 AM
#7
Geezer
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May 25th, 2005, 05:27 AM
#8
Registered User
I have to agree with the above theory. This is true and I've heard of it as well.
But in our case, it depends from the time period this HDD is used. For example, if I used an external HDD once a day, or once or twice a week, I wouldn't keep it always on. If the files on this drive are needed let's say once an hour, then I would keep it always on. Of course, you can't tell for sure whether or when the data on the drive is needed but if you don't use the drive for a long period you should disconnect it.
The wandering Odysseus of the web.
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May 25th, 2005, 06:59 AM
#9
Registered User
you can't tell for sure whether or when the data on the drive is needed but if you don't use the drive for a long period you should disconnect it.
MOST things are recommended that way, as i mentioned, turning off the drive works for me, as I know when and for how long (approx) i'm going to use it. BUt it all depends on your use and situation.
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