F5F Stay Refreshed Software General Software Are there any tools that can temporarily disable SATA ports?

Are there any tools that can temporarily disable SATA ports?

Are there any tools that can temporarily disable SATA ports?

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Darakider
Junior Member
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09-07-2023, 02:49 AM
#1
Ex. Dismiss SATA 1. Not accessible through BIOS, but within Windows.
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Darakider
09-07-2023, 02:49 AM #1

Ex. Dismiss SATA 1. Not accessible through BIOS, but within Windows.

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DarkBoy__YT
Posting Freak
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09-09-2023, 05:23 PM
#2
Well, SSDs don't actually spin. And the AV is just reading data, not writing it. Consumer-grade SSDs failing due to excessive write cycles was a concern in the past, but constantly disabling it won't significantly affect its lifespan. If you're concerned, you might consider a physical switch, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Module-Ind...Protection. But, it's not a major issue.
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DarkBoy__YT
09-09-2023, 05:23 PM #2

Well, SSDs don't actually spin. And the AV is just reading data, not writing it. Consumer-grade SSDs failing due to excessive write cycles was a concern in the past, but constantly disabling it won't significantly affect its lifespan. If you're concerned, you might consider a physical switch, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Module-Ind...Protection. But, it's not a major issue.

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LanteanKnight
Member
52
09-10-2023, 01:48 AM
#3
I don't feel the same way.
But what's your question about?
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LanteanKnight
09-10-2023, 01:48 AM #3

I don't feel the same way.
But what's your question about?

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GodZenik
Member
242
09-10-2023, 06:10 AM
#4
I require only my mechanical drives during an edit. That way, I believe I can preserve them by turning them off.
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GodZenik
09-10-2023, 06:10 AM #4

I require only my mechanical drives during an edit. That way, I believe I can preserve them by turning them off.

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mcDavoz
Senior Member
544
09-11-2023, 05:15 PM
#5
When you're not using the drive, it doesn't reduce how long it lasts.
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mcDavoz
09-11-2023, 05:15 PM #5

When you're not using the drive, it doesn't reduce how long it lasts.

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AmazinglyCool
Senior Member
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09-12-2023, 04:56 AM
#6
Yes. But they begin spinning erratically when the antivirus activates, opening explorer and so on.
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AmazinglyCool
09-12-2023, 04:56 AM #6

Yes. But they begin spinning erratically when the antivirus activates, opening explorer and so on.

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BlaackZero
Junior Member
15
09-12-2023, 03:34 PM
#7
Well, SSDs don't actually spin. And the AV is just reading data, not writing it. Consumer-grade SSDs failing due to excessive write cycles was a concern in the past, but constantly disabling it won't significantly affect its lifespan. If you're concerned, you might consider a physical switch, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Module-Ind...Protection. But, it's not a major issue.
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BlaackZero
09-12-2023, 03:34 PM #7

Well, SSDs don't actually spin. And the AV is just reading data, not writing it. Consumer-grade SSDs failing due to excessive write cycles was a concern in the past, but constantly disabling it won't significantly affect its lifespan. If you're concerned, you might consider a physical switch, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Module-Ind...Protection. But, it's not a major issue.

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Heywoodman
Member
173
09-12-2023, 08:22 PM
#8
Also most wearing occurs when it begins to spin, as far as I understand. But thanks for the information.
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Heywoodman
09-12-2023, 08:22 PM #8

Also most wearing occurs when it begins to spin, as far as I understand. But thanks for the information.

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TrueBit
Senior Member
590
09-13-2023, 12:15 AM
#9
I believed you were referring to turning off the SATA drives. Apologies for the confusion.
Unless your HDDs are truly in a "sleep" state, they will continue spinning.
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TrueBit
09-13-2023, 12:15 AM #9

I believed you were referring to turning off the SATA drives. Apologies for the confusion.
Unless your HDDs are truly in a "sleep" state, they will continue spinning.