Hard drive that doesn't sleep?

[ste]

No ste, a canvio 2tb

So you bought another then - the last I knew, you were using the WD 3TB one that kept goign to sleep :)

Sounds like the new one is just the job then ;)

 

[Topmetom]

Yes usb powered is the way to go for sure.

 

[cactikid]

no its not as i keep telling people only use externally powered by mains or use a powered hub.

 

[Topmetom]

Then they go to sleep, unless you know the secret with the zgem boxes?or maybe differing makes to wd dont spin down?

 

[cactikid]

think i am missing something as to why you want a hdd that does not spin down when inactive?
most hdd will go to sleep when inactive and makes them longer lasting

 

[Topmetom]

Sorry it spins down while trying to pause rewind, so theres no point in trying to replace a v6? After 10 mins it sleeps the zgem doesn't wake it up. The usb powered is fine.

 

[dave100]

You just don't read

http://www.techkings.org/threads/faq-should-i-buy-a-cable-box.126162/page-5#post-775012

 

[cactikid]

and is that hdd externally powered as if i was viewing a recording i can control speed and play .
is the hdd ext3 - ext4?

 

[Topmetom]

Yeah i do...i bought a externally powered one first. Kept going to sleep. I have the same one on my shieldtv, that wakes it up. The zgem doesn't.

 

[ste]

He did Dave, he bought a mains powered one but it fails to wake up when it goes to sleep - I had this same problem a while back and now wondering if it's a flaw with WD drives in general.

 

[dave100]

WD drives say no more

 

[Topmetom]

Thanks ste,
What powered drives work on zgemma then, all the time????

 

[cactikid]

have you got a m8 to try on his box othan than a zgemma?

 

[dave100]

Toshiba

 

[Topmetom]

Not really and im happy at the moment the toshiba hasnt dropped once.

 

[Topmetom]

Toshiba

Wish youd said that in your reply you quoted earlier! Doh...

 

[dave100]

If you don't ask you don't get

 

[Topmetom]

Thought i had...oh well.

 

[grog68]

I've used the toshiba canvio usb powerred hdd for over a year without an issue and its being recorded on/played back on a daily basis. Some believe you must have a powered drive but have shown no evidence to show why.

 

[Topmetom]

Thanks Grog for all your help