For drives which support hddtemp check disk temperature regularly (each minute?).
* while on battery : use apm 128
* while on AC and disk temperature <= 58 degrees celcius : use apm 254
* while on AC and disk temperature >= 59 degrees celcius : use apm 128
Most disks should be able to handle temperatures up to and including 60 degrees celcius (within the operating temperature spec) so switching to an apm of 128 when the temperature is 59 degrees should be safe.
Chris Jones, Bart Samwel,others what do you think ?
Improved suggestion to prevent heat problems :
For drives which support hddtemp check disk temperature regularly (each minute?).
* while on battery : use apm 128
* while on AC and disk temperature <= 58 degrees celcius : use apm 254
* while on AC and disk temperature >= 59 degrees celcius : use apm 128
Most disks should be able to handle temperatures up to and including 60 degrees celcius (within the operating temperature spec) so switching to an apm of 128 when the temperature is 59 degrees should be safe.
Chris Jones, Bart Samwel,others what do you think ?