hdd sleep problem (and overheat)

[tobler]

hello i noticed just now that the hdd doesn't goes to the sleep mode (the osd report that is already in a sleep mede but is not so) and it is a "bit" overheated..................................

the epg is on usb, no permanent timeshit enabled and i'm running the 1.7.4 rel
thx in advance for any tips about it

 

[a911]

Its normal to have the HD Temp up to 40 degree , some times more, just turn on the Fan from the System\Fan control and its good to have good ventilation for the STB!

 

[angelofsky1980]

hello i noticed just now that the hdd doesn't goes to the sleep mode (the osd report that is already in a sleep mede but is not so) and it is a "bit" overheated..................................

the epg is on usb, no permanent timeshit enabled and i'm running the 1.7.4 rel
thx in advance for any tips about it

Very strange.
I've 2 HDDs connected to my Ultimo (one internal and one over eSATA) and both going into standby correctly...