WD10EFRX in NAS. For the least wear: enable power timer / spindown OR run 24/7?

WD Internal Drives Desktop & Mobile Drives
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I’m awaiting delivery of my two new WD Red WD10EFRX for my NAS (Netgear Readynas Duo v1, RAID-1).

I am not so much interested in the difference in noise or power consumption, but I would really like to hear your opinion on the amount of wear that a drive like the WD10EFRX would experience from the NAS’s power timer and/or spindown options (at nighttime), as opposed to leaving the drives spinning 24/7.

What would be the best choice? The goal is to maximize the drive lifespan and minimize the risk of failure of course! 

Thanks

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Hi, It is always better to let the hard drives spindown if you are not using them. 

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Source please.