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fugio9
Sep 20, 2023Follower
Netgear Readyshare turnoff HDD when not in use?
I have a netgear nighthawk R8000 and I'd like to know if the router will turn off a hard disk drive when it is idle and in use for some time?
I really don't like the idea of just having my drive spin nonstop while its not needed.
If the router doesn't do this, is there a way or hack to get that to work?
Thanks!
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- 737mechanicAspirant
I have an R8000P and the drive feels like it is off when idle, at least it is not warm and has no gyroscopic effect when I move it.