Hard disk keeps turning off or disconnecting?

[NoOp]

On 09/06/2012 01:45 AM, Gilles Gravier wrote:
> As a followup (my disk still hasn't had a "falling asleep" issue anymore
> - 5 minutes definitely does it).
> 
> I contacted WD support asking them about this...
> 
> They were VERY clear (saying it twice in the support e-mail) : "these
> products are NOT supported on Linux"....
> 
> OK. Next time, Linux users, just buy a different brand. :)
> 
> Thanks, WD. Bye.
> 
> Gilles.
...

May be of interest:
<http://www.instantfundas.com/2011/12/intellipark-makes-western-digital-green.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InstantFundas+%28Instant+Fundas%29>
<http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5357/p/227%2C294/>
<http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5655/~/how-to-install-a-wd-advanced-format-drive-on-a-non-windows-operating-system>