Re: Recurring disk activity

[Mayuresh <mayuresh@acm.org>]

On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 06:59:08PM -0600, Bob Proulx wrote:
> > >   # hdparm -B255 /dev/sda
> > 
> > I had disabled this when I wrote the OP, but had not set it in
> > /etc/hdparm.conf. Today I did that and the Load_Cycle_Count seems steadied
> > at 3781, though it is still under observation.
> 
> Good deal!

Thanks a lot for insightful help and the links to articles!

I'll be using the new laptop now without constant fear of slow death of
the hard drive! I am not too worried about the power management as the
laptop is for indoor use. Will retain above settings for the long run.

Mayuresh.