External HDD always on

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kavinn

2020-08-15 20:39:36

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External HDD always on

2020-08-15 20:39:36

Model: Archer A7

Hardware Version: V5

Firmware Version: 1.0.14 Build 20200220 rel.33197(4555)

I have an external harddrive connected to my routers usb port and I'm able to share it's contents fine. However it's powered always on and I feel mild activity going on the HDD, even after performing safely remove from usb settings (but still connected to the usb port).

Does this affect life of the HDD ?

Is there a way to power off and on the hard drive ?

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Tony

2020-08-19 22:05:14

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Re:External HDD always on

2020-08-19 22:05:14

@kavinn

Our router uses the Linux OS so when unmounting the drive there should not be activated. If you believe the drive still has activity I would unplug it thereafter.

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