Re: Win 2003 server HDD activity

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 09/29/04


Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 21:47:33 -0400

Ken Carson wrote:
> I wish the server to turn off the HDD off when not in use but there
> is always activity.
> They are not raid 1 and I cant see to turn restore off. And it was
> off the network.
> The server LED just winks on and off.
>
> This is for a power saving means at night.

Unwise, even if it were possible. Do not mess around with your server. Leave
it running. Or, if you must, power it down manually evey night, or via a
scheduled task.



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