Turn off hard disks option question

[Heeter]

Hi Guys,

Should I select the option to "Turn Off Hard Disks" on my File/FTP server? This should increase the lifespan of my HardDrives, especially since the tower is always running 24/7. I am just worried that it might not "wakeup" when it comes time to perform an operation.

Thanks in advance.

Heeter

 

[ming]

Is that like a spin down? I remember reading somewhere ages ago that once a HD has spun down after a long period of inactivity, it wouldn't be advisable to start using it again unless you reboot as it may damage the Disk.
I may be totally wrong on this though.

 

[toretto]

I have never heard what ming has said, and i dont understand how it would even be accurate, so personally, i wouldnt follow that, but then, maybe i am wrong. As far as spinning down/turning off the harddrives, it will save a little bit of power. But in my opinion, turning hard drives on and off like that are the same as rebooting. Personally i would just leave them on all the time.

 

[cpugeniusmv]

i'd just leave them on. the wear and tear from starting and stopping the disks will cause more problems in the long run than just leaving them on.