USB HDD spindown

[vezilka]

I'm trying to do this but can't get the install hdparm. I get this error: failed retrieving file 'hdparm-9.45-1-armv7h.pkg.tar.xz' from mirror.archlinuxarm.org : The requested URL returned error: 404
warning: failed to retrieve some files
error: failed to commit transaction (unexpected error)
Errors occurred, no packages were upgraded.

what could be the issue?

[hondagx35]

[vezilka]

Thank you for your help Frank, that worked for me.

[Nostromo]

Hello,

I have a usb hdd connected to my pi 3 with runeaudio and noticed the hdd was always spinning, which brought me to this thread.

I have managed to install hdparm but I am having trouble getting the settings to stick after a reboot.

You mentioned checking if hdparm.rules is "part of you file". Can someone clarify what that means? What is the code to check if the rules are set up correctly?

Also, I was wondering about the best settings? I have a normal 2.5 5400rpm hdd connected via usb. Should I have APM disabled completely?

Lastly, is there a reason hdd spindown isn't included in runeaudio to begin with. It seems like a normal thing to include in software where people may leave it on but out of use for long periods of time.

Thank you for any help!

Nostromo

[hondagx35]

[Nostromo]

[hondagx35]

[Nostromo]

Thank you Frank!

That did the trick. My experience with Linux was limited to Ubuntu so this Arch stuff is new to me.

My drive is now properly spinning down after five minutes.

Now to work on a case!

Nostromo