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Blanker-2
Guide
Nov 07, 2018

normal drive temperature range?

Hey guys,  WD says the normal operating temp is 0c-65c (for both models - I guess cooling is much better in the eda500).  Though I have been reading studies that say over 40c can shorten the lifespan...
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Blanker-2
Guide
Nov 09, 2018
Good info thanks.
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Sandshark
Sensei
Nov 10, 2018

Drives in the EDA500 don't spin down, BTW.

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    Blanker-2
    Guide
    Nov 11, 2018
    Ok thanks.

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