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Auto Park Functionality in WD10JPVX & HGST HTS541010A99E662 HDDs

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  • #1 21262928
    gamemaniaco1987
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    My 2.5" HDDs are a bit old, I don't know if they have the function of having automatic parking technology only when inactive? no read/no write/park

    My models are: WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and HGST HTS541010A99E662

    Auto park technology has evolved in recent years

    In the reports of people I see some 2.5" HDD enclosure case USB 3.0 after being ejected in Windows 10 they remain connected and operating
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  • #3 21263761
    gamemaniaco1987
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    >>21263322 Is this software paid?
    Is it necessary to reconnect the 2.5" HDD enclosure case to the PC's USB 3.0 port? Or does it have an activity log without needing to reconnect the HDD?

    Added after 17 [minutes]:

    I don't know how to use this software for my purpose but I prepared a log of HDDs I connected in PC
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    • Logs USB HDDs.txt (31.73 KB) You must be logged in to download this attachment.
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  • #4 21263798
    pidar
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    Look this:
    Plug Time : 28/09/2024 12:26:29
    Unplug Time : 28/09/2024 14:27:47
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  • #5 21263816
    gamemaniaco1987
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    >>21263798 What does this message mean?
    Auto park is a function of 2.5" HDDs, not of the Windows operating system.

    My HDD models WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and HGST HTS541010A99E662 are a bit old and I don't know if they have this system.
  • #6 21264069
    pidar
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    gamemaniaco1987 wrote:
    What does this message mean?
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    This applies to this issue only:
    pidar wrote:
    pidar wrote:
    gamemaniaco1987 wrote:
    In people's reports, I see that some 2.5" USB 3.0 HDD enclosures, when ejected in Windows 10, stay connected and work.

    This can be verified in USBDriveLog.


    And now I am responding (with a question) to this:
    gamemaniaco1987 wrote:
    Automatic parking is a function of 2.5" hard drives, not the Windows operating system.

    My HDD models WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and HGST HTS541010A99E662 are a bit old and I don't know if they have this system.
    .
    How does the 193 <=> C1 SMART parameter grow in these drives?

    Are we dealing with "artificial intelligence" here?
    https://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/216024-doubt-parking-hdds-3.html
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    gamemaniaco1987
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    I don't understand, it's confusing for me
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  • #8 21264527
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    You can check the head parking settings for this WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 drive with the wdidle program, or you can use it to change the parking frequency from the default to e.g. 240s. This can be seen in attribute (C1) Load Cycle Count.
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    My drives:
    Screenshot showing CrystalDiskInfo with hard drive details and a YouTube browser view with various video thumbnails. Screenshot of a discussion about a hard drive and use of CrystalDiskInfo software.

    If you eject the 2.5" HDD in Windows 10 and then hit the HDD case with your hand, will it damage it and generate bad blocks? Did the shock move the HDD on the table?
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    pidar
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    Screenshot showing SMART parameters of a hard drive, highlighting the Power-off Retract Count parameter. A fragment of a SMART table showing the Power-off Retract Count parameter with a value of 3. .
    Please familiarise yourself with what this SMART parameter means.
  • #11 21265230
    gamemaniaco1987
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    I don't know, 100 seconds for Power off or parked HDD?
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    Unplug time put hdd in insurance mode?
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the automatic parking function of two 2.5" HDD models: WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and HGST HTS541010A99E662. The original poster inquires whether these older drives support automatic parking when inactive, specifically during no read/write operations. Responses include suggestions to use software like USBDriveLog to monitor drive activity and check head parking settings with the wdidle program. There is also confusion regarding the implications of drive shocks after ejection and the significance of SMART parameters related to head parking. The conversation highlights the evolution of auto park technology and its relevance to the discussed HDD models.
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FAQ

TL;DR: Set WD10JPVX head‑parking to 240 seconds and verify via SMART 193 (C1). "You can check the head parking settings... with the wdidle program." This FAQ guides WD10JPVX and HGST HTS541010A99E662 owners on auto‑park and Windows Eject behavior. [Elektroda, Dra98, post #21264527]

Why it matters: It helps owners curb aggressive head parking, interpret "Eject," and avoid mistaken assumptions that can shorten HDD life.

Quick Facts

Do WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and HGST HTS541010A99E662 support automatic head parking?

Yes. Parking is firmware‑controlled and visible via SMART 193 (C1). On WD10JPVX, you can also check or change parking with WDIDLE (e.g., 240s). Watch C1 to confirm behavior. [Elektroda, Dra98, post #21264527]

How do I test whether auto‑park is working on my drive?

"This can be seen in attribute (C1) Load Cycle Count." Do this:
  1. Read SMART 193 (C1) to get a baseline.
  2. Leave the drive idle or Eject, then wait several minutes.
  3. Read SMART again; C1 growth equals head‑parks in that interval. Adjust WD10JPVX with WDIDLE and repeat to verify changes. [Elektroda, Dra98, post #21264527]

What exactly does SMART 193 (C1) Load Cycle Count measure?

C1 counts head load/unload events, commonly called parks. If C1 rises during idle, the firmware is auto‑parking. Track it to understand how often your drive parks and whether adjustments help. [Elektroda, Dra98, post #21264527]

How can I change the head‑parking timer on a WD10JPVX?

Use the WDIDLE program to read or set the parking interval, for example to 240 seconds. After changing, monitor SMART 193 (C1) to confirm slower growth, indicating fewer park events. [Elektroda, Dra98, post #21264527]

Is USBDriveLog free, and do I need to reconnect the drive to see events?

USBDriveLog is a NirSoft freeware that reads Windows logs to show historical Plug/Unplug times for USB storage. You can review past entries without reconnecting the device. USBDriveLog

What do "Plug Time" and "Unplug Time" in USBDriveLog mean?

They are timestamps Windows recorded when a USB storage device was attached and removed. In the example posted, the session lasted 2 hours, 1 minute, and 18 seconds. These entries are logs; they do not indicate head‑parking state. [Elektroda, pidar, post #21263798]

After I click Eject in Windows 10, why might the drive still seem active?

Some USB 3.0 enclosures remain connected and operating after Windows 10 Eject. Eject dismounts the volume but may not cut enclosure power. This edge case explains why a drive can appear active post‑Eject. [Elektroda, gamemaniaco1987, post #21262928]

Does Windows Eject park the heads, or is parking only drive‑firmware controlled?

Head parking is governed by the drive’s firmware. Use SMART 193 (C1) to confirm parking after idle or Eject. On WD10JPVX, WDIDLE controls how frequently the drive parks regardless of the OS. [Elektroda, Dra98, post #21264527]

Is "Unplug Time" the same as putting the HDD into a safe/park mode?

No. In USBDriveLog, Unplug Time is just the timestamp when Windows recorded device removal. It does not guarantee power‑off or that the heads are parked. USBDriveLog

Could tapping the enclosure after Eject cause bad sectors?

Eject requests safe removal, but some enclosures keep the drive operating. If the drive keeps running, impacts remain risky. Avoid shocks and handle the enclosure gently until fully disconnected. [Elektroda, gamemaniaco1987, post #21262928]

Is "100 seconds" the power‑off or park timer on these drives?

Parking timers are vendor settings. For WD10JPVX, use WDIDLE to read or change the interval and confirm effects by watching SMART 193 (C1). Many users choose 240 seconds for gentler parking behavior. [Elektroda, Dra98, post #21264527]

How can I verify if the enclosure stayed connected after Eject?

Open USBDriveLog and look for an Unplug Time after you Eject. If no Unplug entry appears, Windows still sees the device as connected. USBDriveLog
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