External HDD always remains powered even when the console is off.

Discus and support External HDD always remains powered even when the console is off. in XboX Insiders to solve the problem; I have the console in power saving mode, after the last ALPHA ring update I noticed that when I turn off the console my external HDD Seagate USB 3.2... Discussion in 'XboX Insiders' started by /u/MaStRa91, Jan 15, 2022.

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    External HDD always remains powered even when the console is off.


    I have the console in power saving mode, after the last ALPHA ring update I noticed that when I turn off the console my external HDD Seagate USB 3.2 RGB firecuda 2TB always remains powered the front LED of the HDD continues to flash. Before the last update it never did. I have also already reported the problem from the console.

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  2. DENAz666 Win User

    "When Xbox is off, turn off storage"

    From what I have read, when external HDD's were first introduced they would always stay on, so this option was for those hard drives that would remain on even while the xbox was off :)
  3. stevenstrange2 Win User

    October 2018 xbox one s update problem

    Hi there

    I tried that power cycle it didn't work my external he'd still coming on then off. I even tried putting it in the other usb port on back of console still does same thing in both usb ports. Now my external hdd won't go off it's staying on even when console
    off
  4. Njal the Blue Win User

    External HDD spins and stops repeatedly

    You can turn off the external HDDs when the console is off by going to settings>power & startup>power & startup mode and stopping the HDD drive staying on when console is off.

    If your console is in instant on and set to keep all games and apps up to date this means that the HDD will power up/stay on to download whilst off.
  5. UnrealIncognito Win User

    Xbox just keeps spinning the external HDDs when in Quick start mode.

    There is an option in the settings, can't remember where to get the xbox to power down an external HDD when the console is of. I think it only works with HDD that don't have an external power supply.

    If it is on with one with external power supply then I would say something is wrong as mine doesn't spin up while the Xbox is off unless it's downloading an update for a game.
  6. EarthYew9933465 Win User

    External HDD not powering off with the console. Even in power save mode.

    Thank you all for your responses. Much appreciated! I tried turning off
    two things - both the option to "Keep games and apps up to date",
    and "Keep the Xbox up to date" (with patches, etc)

    That did it. My external HDD now turns off with my Xbox. BUT (there always is), it flashes every few seconds. I can see it "blink" which seemingly suggests stand-by mode. It doesn't spin, but seems like is still "on".

    I read somewhere else that this is normal. But expert opinions like the ones from above might help further. I suppose the external hard drive being in "stand by" mode is just fine, and won't really impact its longevity?
    Is there a reason you want the drive not on

    Yeah, I have a few other devices connected to the same spike buster. Let's say I don't turn my Xbox on (watching TV or playing on a different console for example). The External HDD still spins up and continues to spin. What's worse, if I forget to turn off
    my spike buster overnight, then the drive keeps spinning and never stops.

    Now, some might deem this fine - but it bothers me, and I have a feeling it plays a role (as insignificant as it may arguably be) in its longevity.
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