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Creates a bunch of extra wear on the drives. They'll die very fast. Keep them spinning.
Seriously, I don’t know if this is precisely accurate but definitely don’t spin down. Data errors, software problems if it has to wait for spin up and then something experiences a timeout.
I’ve had some drives spinning for like twenty years without any problems.
This is what I would think instinctively too, but still asked as I did not know if my instincts are correct. It's like starting and stopping the car engine on every traffic light...
Nah engines are fine since they don't have enough time to cool down at a stop light. The oil mostly stays put over that short amount of time.