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Re: [LUG] Bah! Disks! Bah!

 

Gordon Henderson wrote:
There is a recently published Google study of their disk failure modes, and they found that running them hot was better for them in the long-run...

I know that one data robot storage company do this too with a speed/temperature controlled fan..

Gordon


Would it be true to say that consistency of temperature is more important than actual - within reason of course? I'm thinking of the varying conditions producing more wear on all components as they constantly adjust.

Julian

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