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External hard drive noob here. Is my Seagate Expansion 14TB considered on and running if the power is plugged into electricity but the usb is not plugged in? (zerobytes.monster)

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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/CrazyBax on 2024-07-01 19:22:24.

I just bought my first large external hard drive that I plan to use for video storage for when I edit with my MacBook.

I’ve read (within the past 20 mins) there’s a big controversy whether to leave it running or not.

I plan to use it 2-3 times a week so I assume leaving it running is ideal? Again not really sure.

However when I unplugged the usb from my MacBook, I think it turns off due to lack of noise, even though the external is still plugged into an outlet as well.

So my question is, when disconnecting the external hard drive from my MacBook (usb connection) does it turn off? Or is it still powered in since it’s connected to an outlet?

Im pretty mobile with my MacBook and I bring it all over the place. Meaning I won’t be able to keep the usb plugged in at all times.

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