r0b0ty
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Hey guys. I'd like to get your thoughts on this simple question.
I just finished my first FreeNAS build and notice that it's in use less than 8 hours a day... And that's minimal use too (currently using Syncthing to push contents of my Documents and Pictures directories, if they change). Nevertheless, I've kept FreeNAS on since I finished the installation this weekend.
My question is whether it's advised to just keep it running 24/7 versus shutting it down at the end of the night. I'm using recommended, compatible FreeNAS hardware, including a mirrored pair of WD Red 4TB drives in a well ventilated case. I've heard that the spin down/up of the drives is not desirable, but don't know how accurate that is, and if that is worse than leaving the machine on, even when not in use.
Your thoughts?
I just finished my first FreeNAS build and notice that it's in use less than 8 hours a day... And that's minimal use too (currently using Syncthing to push contents of my Documents and Pictures directories, if they change). Nevertheless, I've kept FreeNAS on since I finished the installation this weekend.
My question is whether it's advised to just keep it running 24/7 versus shutting it down at the end of the night. I'm using recommended, compatible FreeNAS hardware, including a mirrored pair of WD Red 4TB drives in a well ventilated case. I've heard that the spin down/up of the drives is not desirable, but don't know how accurate that is, and if that is worse than leaving the machine on, even when not in use.
Your thoughts?