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Can you extend the life of a Hard Drive by unplugging it like a Hot-swap bay?
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It's well known that electronics does not like to be turn on and off frequently. Hard drives which work 24/7 usually show a better life span than those turned on and off everyday. If you do not use hard drives often then you might actually extend the life of a hard drive by using a hot-swap bay.
It's recommended to have hood ventilation and a power source it will definitely help your hard drives.
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