[SLUG] SATA disc power up/down possible ?

[Rod Butcher]

I have a SATA disk that I'd like to use to store a lot of data that I 
don't access regularly, but when I need  it I don't want the hassle of 
inserting CDs. I'd like the drive to stay dormant and only spin up when 
I need the data, to save electricity and the drive's life expectancy... 
then switch off and go back to sleep when I've finished with it.
Can I do this ? Kernel = 2.6.7-1
thanks
rod
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