Netgear EDA 500 User Manual
Set or Change Disk Spin-Down
Allowing disks to slow or spin down when not being actively used can potentially save power and extend
the life of the disks, but this can also slow effective read/write speeds and can make the disks appear to
be off-line or cause time outs.
the life of the disks, but this can also slow effective read/write speeds and can make the disks appear to
be off-line or cause time outs.
To set or change the disk spin-down settings:
1.
Log into your ReadyNAS system.
2.
Select
System > Power
.
3.
If not already expanded, expand Disk Spin-down.
4.
Select the Enable disk spin-down check box to enable spin-down, or, if it is enabled, clear the check
box to disable it.
box to disable it.
5.
If spin-down is enabled, you can use the minutes of inactivity menu to select a delay of between 5
minutes and 45 minutes of inactivity before the disks spin down.
minutes and 45 minutes of inactivity before the disks spin down.
6.
Click the Settings icon to open a calendar.
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ReadyNAS OS 6.2