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AC5400 connected external HDD never standby
AC5400 connected external HDD never standby
2020-11-17 09:07:59
Model: Archer C5400  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1

I just got the router and connected my external seagate to it as a media device. The problem is it's always running even when not in use, and it gets noisy. I'm also worried about it being on all the time, is there a way for for me to let it standby or sleep whenever not in use?

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Re:AC5400 connected external HDD never standby
2020-11-17 17:06:27

@Anon222 

 

I don't think any router idles the External Drives.

 

I've got an Archer A20 and it appears to be running all the time. It is a WD 4TB and I can feel it running and the blue light is on. Same for some NetGear routers I've used with it.

 

I guess you could open a CHAT with Support and ask them?

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2020-11-17 22:15:03 - last edited 2020-11-17 22:15:18

@Anon222 

 

Someone mentioned with another older router (ours) of the drive always being active. I think that is the case where it does not stop an HD from spinning like a NAS system would.

 

So like @IrvSp mentioned, I do not think our routers do that.

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