WD Reds - Do they spin down?

[Dave2150]

As title, do WD reds spin down when installed in a normal desktop system?

Upgrading my storage soon and I think the extra warranty on the red's is worth the small premium - though I like the silence my WD greens provide when they spin down when not in use etc.

Many thanks.

 

[On Holiday]

Not really answering your question, but my WD Red is incredibly quiet.

 

[KIA]

WD Reds do park their heads.

Spinning down depends on the OS.

 

[bledd]

WD Reds do park their heads.

Spinning down depends on the OS.

Yup.


They are pretty quiet drives.