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      1 hour ago

      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…

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      4 hours ago

      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.