Hitachi Feature Tool (v2.01)

[dsigma6]

has anyone used this before? My HD is running way too hot and stumbled across this on the hitachi site.

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

it says you can adjust power consumption, and am hoping this will take the temp down. i dont care if its a bit slower if its not baking around 60C all the time.

[zhenya]

I've used it for a number of drives, both Hitachi brand and not - but generally to reduce the seek noise. The one time I tried the power saving feature was on my new z60t. Unfortunately after setting the power saving and rebooting, the drive just started clicking and would no longer boot. I can't be *certain* that it wasn't just coincidence, as it's possible, but I'd use this tool with caution. At the very least, back up first!

[dsigma6]

i tried it but it wouldnt let me do any of the stuff that could ruin the drive- just in depth scan crap.

however...my drive was up to 66C when i booted off the floppy to run the test, and before i shut down the drive was vibrating. sounds wonderful!