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From: jws@fc.hp.com (John Schmidt)
Subject: Re: Quantum LPS240A hard disk phantom seeks
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This is normal behavior for these drives (and many other models). The drive
is doing a recalibration -- adjusting for temperature changes. If you leave
the machine on the frequency of the recalibrations goes way down.
