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c/selfhosted by u/Lenna 19h ago

How to auto remount external HDD after power loss to laptop server?

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I'm running a Ubuntu server on my old laptop with an external HDD connected to it. The external HDD is powered independently from the laptop, as it is plugged into the wall.

During a power outage, my laptop remains operational due to its battery, but the HDD shuts down. When power is restored, my laptop does not automatically remount the HDD, and I have to reboot the system manually to access it.

Does anyone know how I can resolve this issue?

Edit: Not sure if this added context changes anything, but [this](https://www.amazon.ca/Desktop-External-Password-Protection-Software/dp/B01LQQHL4E) is the HDD I'm using. It's a 3.5" HDD that gets its power directly from the wall.
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