External USB drive powered in Mac sleep mode - possibility to change it?

mikesk8 · Apr 21, 2008, 03:28 AM

hi guys

ive noticed that led on my external lacie drive is on (amber) when Mac is in sleep mode; the drive spins. Is it possible to change power management settings for one USB/drive to ensure that drive goes to sleep?

Marion · Jun 28, 2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesk8

hi guys

ive noticed that led on my external lacie drive is on (amber) when Mac is in sleep mode; the drive spins. Is it possible to change power management settings for one USB/drive to ensure that drive goes to sleep?

I would love to have any comment on that as well.

sharky05 · May 17, 2009, 10:39 AM

Same problem. http://www.macosxhints.com/article.p...80329201951648 looks promising

Apr 21, 2008, 03:28 AM	#1
mikesk8 macrumors member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Helsinki	External USB drive powered in Mac sleep mode - possibility to change it? hi guys ive noticed that led on my external lacie drive is on (amber) when Mac is in sleep mode; the drive spins. Is it possible to change power management settings for one USB/drive to ensure that drive goes to sleep?

May 17, 2009, 10:39 AM	#3
sharky05 macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2007	Same problem. http://www.macosxhints.com/article.p...80329201951648 looks promising __________________ OS X Gear - My blog about freeware for mac MBP 17" HiRes 4gb, 30gb iPod 5.5G

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode