"Does it just need to wake up to run a script and then shut down again" -> yes, that's basically that. Of course, requirements might evolve. "Why does it even have to be a separate machine?" -> There are benefits to this, including data safety (different location).
Thank you for your help, have a great day. > On 27 Nov 2022, at 18:09, Jan Stary <h...@stare.cz> wrote: > >>> As for rotating metal disks, they have a lifetime; >>> that's why replacing them with SSD might be your best bet. >> >> In the case of an SDD, is there no consideration of turning them off, >> if they are unused for some time? > > No. > >> In the case of HDD, are you saying that putting them in "spun down" >> mode actually would not increase their lifetime? > > It might, at least they recognize (in smarttools) > the number of hours spent rorating. > > But as I said, I don;t thnik it's even worth it. > >>> Wait, so you know in advance for how many _months_ >>> the machine can sleep? >> >> Yes... > > So how often is the machine up (per year) and for how long? > Does it just need to wake up to run a script and then shut down again? > (Why does it even have to be a separate machine?) >
