Check if HDD has spun down?

[kurjak]

How can I check if HDD has spun down?

[lux]

i use this script:

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#!/bin/sh

echo "Checking HDD's activity..."

for i in $(sysctl -n kern.disks);
do smartctl -n standby -q silent -H /dev/$i;
case $? in 2)msg=StandBy;;
0)
msg=Activ;;
*);;
esac;
echo $i $msg;
done