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  1. Bug #59695
  2. Comment #17

Comment 17 for bug 59695

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Bart Samwel (bart-samwel) wrote : Re: [Bug 59695] Re: default value in power.sh potentially kills laptop disks

ramas wrote:
> 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

AFAICT this page simply describes a tool for Windows that does exactly
what hdparm does, except that it sets the default for the drive. Nothing
new there.

Cheers,
Bart