This is what I would think instinctively too, but still asked as I did not know if my instincts are correct. It’s like starting and stopping the car engine on every traffic light…
Seriously, I don’t know if this is precisely accurate but definitely don’t spin down. Data errors, software problems if it has to wait for spin up and then something experiences a timeout.
I’ve had some drives spinning for like twenty years without any problems.
Don’t do that
Why?
Creates a bunch of extra wear on the drives. They’ll die very fast. Keep them spinning.
This is what I would think instinctively too, but still asked as I did not know if my instincts are correct. It’s like starting and stopping the car engine on every traffic light…
Seriously, I don’t know if this is precisely accurate but definitely don’t spin down. Data errors, software problems if it has to wait for spin up and then something experiences a timeout.
I’ve had some drives spinning for like twenty years without any problems.