How to selectively sleep hard drives in Windows 10

I have a 1TB 850 EVO for my primary storage and a 2TB WD RE4 for cold storage. The WD hardly ever gets used, however for obvious reasons I never want my SSD to sleep. Is there a solution to configure only my hard drive to sleep after inactivity?

2 Answers

This link should provide you with a detailed guide on how to do the settings. You basically need to go to Advance Power Plan Settings and manage the Hard Disk time until turning off settings and set it to the desired value. This setting shouldn't affect any SSDs on your system.

Post back if you have other questions! :)

Captain_WD.

Turn Off Sleep Function Of HDD

1. Install "CrystalDiskInfo"

2. Choose: "Function" -> "Advanced Feature" -> "AAM/APM Control"

3. Select your disk and set the bottom slider [below "Advanced Power Management (APM)"] maximally on right side.

Choose - "Enable"

4. Choose: "Advanced Feature" -> and select "Auto AAM/APM Adaption"

5. Choose: "Function" and select "Startup" and "Resident"

Ready