Backup hard drive question

hammondc · 09-13-2012, 03:00 PM

This is for Mac.

I want to network a backup HDD and have joined my old Airport Extreme to my current network to do so.

Option 1
If I buy an external drive, is it OK to just leave it plugged in? I would buy something similar to this.

Option 2
I have a WD Scorpio Black 2.5" drive that I got back on warranty. Is there an external enclosure I can buy that has an auto on/off feature?

What do you think is the better option?

09-13-2012, 03:00 PM	#1
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Backup hard drive question This is for Mac. I want to network a backup HDD and have joined my old Airport Extreme to my current network to do so. Option 1 If I buy an external drive, is it OK to just leave it plugged in? I would buy something similar to this. Option 2 I have a WD Scorpio Black 2.5" drive that I got back on warranty. Is there an external enclosure I can buy that has an auto on/off feature? What do you think is the better option?