I made the mistake of always spinning down my NAS drives — Don't be me
I went against one of the most prominent tips for NAS beginners: never spin down your drives unless the NAS will remain offline for a while.
I have spent a lot of time optimizing my NAS to run quietly and power efficiently. One big way to achieve that is to have the drives run as briefly as possible — I had mine set up to spin down after 20 minutes of inactivity. That way, the drives not only stay cool but also use less power. They should last longer since HDD hibernation would lower the wear and tear. They should not age as quickly if they’re not moving. Right? Well, I don’t think so anymore.
