Why does the drive not always go to sleep when the computer does?
519352
I'd think this is related to whether your computer port goes to sleep when the computer does.
519353
you set it's frequency of backup. also, the drive always checks the status of the computer. if no back up is required, the WD drive does nothing.
519354
i believe it is because the "on" switch is still in the "on" position. the drive stays on until it is removed from the desktop and switched off.
1716924
Yes, it goes into sleep mode after a little while. A good cheap computer. I have a better Sigma model on my main bike, but this one does all the basics.
1681142
No it does not go to sleep when its on its on and will respond to any command
1739948
The drive is very quiet. I haven't had any issues with noise from my drive.
492899
There is no on/off switch on the drive. I'm guessing here, but the only way to shut it down is to disconnect the power cord. I use it as my Carbonite backup drive, so it's always on.
176347
The G-Drive has been quiet. I sometimes forget that its on, and forget to turn it off.
182680
It works but will improperly eject your drive if you put your computer to sleep. Which can cause loos of data or corruption.
1664151
I have had no problems whatsoever. I have had it for over a year now (I think). The battery does get warm so I try to put it in a well ventilated place to let the air cool it as much as possible. This happens whether my computer is on for 1 hour or 10 hours - I do not leave my computer in sleep mode.
334282
Depends on how you connect it. I believe with eSATA you can configure the drive in Windows to not fall asleep. I don't know if USB 3.0 connections are configurable like this.
1368824
I've never seen it behave in this fashion. It seems to me, according to my experience, to be invisible unless it is activated in a manner consistent with instructions to turn it to drive mode.
973624
It does work with sleep mode, in a way. It'll go to sleep but once your computer goes to sleep it ejects your drive. So when you wake up your system you'll have a warning about improperly ejecting your drive.
781723
The drive sits, waiting for action, it's white LED like an oncoming train. It is in a low-power sleep mode when the computer is asleep or off; only the headlight is consuming a tiny amount of power. In a bedroom, you might want to park something opaque in front of it. The drive's performance is first-rate.
1152911
It goes in sleep mode when the lights aren't lit up. Make sure to disconnect your USB cord.
23971
Try going to "System Preferences" and select "Energy Saver". Uncheck the box that says "Put Hard Disks to Sleep When Possible". That seems like a great thing which will help you save power, but from my experience it just causes issues with external hard drives. Hope this fixes things for you.
1094795
I didn't need to install software. I haven't identified the specific set of activities that drain the battery. However, when the drive is mounted and the computer is being used, battery life is considerably reduced. I haven't noticed any extra draining of the battery when the computer is asleep.
897450
Been using it for some time and haven't had that problem. I have 5 drives, three which are on all the time and two which I switch between between power offs. Have never had a drive fry.
1481076
I leave mine plugged into power all the time, but I unplug it from my laptop. When I disconnect, it goes to sleep; then it wakes up and mounts when I plug back in. For reference I use a Mac not a PC.