Hard Drives Won't Enter Sleep Mode

[Scrivener]

I have a tower running WinXP Pro with two hard drives: the first is running
the OS and programs; the second I use as network storage over my wireless
home network.

I recently upgraded the network drive from 120 gigs to 500 gigs. Since
doing so, the 500 never goes into sleep mode, as the 120 used to after 10
minutes; the 500 just keeps spinning away. I've reset the power program
under properties on the desktop with no success.

Any suggestions?

Thank you,

Ernie

 

[R. McCarty]

Which vendor drive ? - Sometimes it's necessary to download the tools
for a specific drive. Those tools show the drive operating mode and in
many cases allow you to set a specific power management mode. Also
are you sure there isn't network activity that is preventing the inactivity
timer from putting the drive into a idle mode.

 

[Scrivener]

Hi, R. McCarty:

I went to the Maxtor/Seagate site and perused their knowledge base for my
problem, with no luck. I delved into their "firmware" issues in particular,
along with software issues affecting certain drive, and whatever else I
could find. Based on the model and serial numbers of the HD, I have the
most recent firmware; no software was recommended. Having both drives
running when not in use is such a waste of power and equipment.

Thanks, though, for some direction. I'll have to start poking around in the
days ahead in various blogs to see if the issue can be resolved.

And, we're off!!!!

Best Regards,

Ernie