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Gavin78 · 28-08-2014, 13:30

Wondering if someone could give me some advice please

I have an External HD and an Asus RT-N56U router that has USB ports on it. I was wanting to add my External HD to it so that it can be networked as a back up device for laptops around the house.

I'm just wondering on the wear and tear on a HD 24/7 or will this only become active when when used? I wasn't sure if it would simply shut down like windows does when they aren't active.

28-08-2014, 13:30	#1
Gavin78 Ice Cold Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leeds, Seacroft Age: 46 Services: XL TV M Phone 200MB BB Posts: 1,552	running an external HD 24/7? Wondering if someone could give me some advice please I have an External HD and an Asus RT-N56U router that has USB ports on it. I was wanting to add my External HD to it so that it can be networked as a back up device for laptops around the house. I'm just wondering on the wear and tear on a HD 24/7 or will this only become active when when used? I wasn't sure if it would simply shut down like windows does when they aren't active.