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NAS Disk Test - 3rd test extremely slow.
Having conducted 2 tests previously taking about 3 hrs 15 mins (See http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=79874), I was slightly perturbed to find the test started last night has only jus...
I know this is a difficult question, but I will ask it anyway.
StephenB wrote: Personally I'd have kept it turned on with those stats, but of course there is no right (or wrong) answer on this.
In your opinion how much spin down time in hours is one spindown (and spin up) worth in degradation of the disc?
I know 30 minutes spin down time is NOT worthwhile.
I suspect that 12 hours of spin down time is worthwhile.
Somewhere in between is a crossover point.
Unless I (and others) know that value, there is little point in doing extensive analysis to work out if having the facility is worthwhile.
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