diff --git a/packages/tools/hdparm/init.d/32_hdd-sleep b/packages/tools/hdparm/init.d/32_hdd-sleep
index 7b55f0fbd2..1c9ea41a3d 100644
--- a/packages/tools/hdparm/init.d/32_hdd-sleep
+++ b/packages/tools/hdparm/init.d/32_hdd-sleep
@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
 #
 # runlevels: openelec, installer, textmode
 
-# Standbytime in 5sec steps (12 = 60sec)
-STANDBY_TIME=12
+# Standbytime in 5sec steps (180 = 15min)
+STANDBY_TIME=180
 
 progress "Setup HDD standby"
   (