The command hdparm -b 255 turn off completely APM. This could last HD life by saving load cycles. On the other hand, the HD temperature could get very HOT (51°c on my Inspiron), also decreasing drive life.
I wonder if there is another better solution to this, for example using SMART functions with smartctl. BTW fot Itachi drives I found this page that could help: http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_harddrive&thread.id=38562&view=by_date_ascending&page=1
The command hdparm -b 255 turn off completely APM.
This could last HD life by saving load cycles.
On the other hand, the HD temperature could get very HOT (51°c on my Inspiron), also decreasing drive life.
I wonder if there is another better solution to this, for example using SMART functions with smartctl. www.dellcommuni ty.com/ supportforums/ board/message? board.id= insp_harddrive& thread. id=38562& view=by_ date_ascending& page=1
BTW fot Itachi drives I found this page that could help: http://