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Old 09-06-2020, 02:07 AM   #1
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RAID (1) array... spin down the drives? Y or N


I've got a file server that I use for media and the SATA disks are getting a little old. The server can go for weeks without the files on the array being accessed.

Is there any pros/cons to spinning down the drives in the array after an hour of no access? I'm worried about shortening the life of the drive.

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Old 09-06-2020, 03:02 AM   #2
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Generally speaking no, it just takes a little longer to react when access.
But I have no experience with RAID...
 
  


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