You can set the TLER value via smartctl, though that might not work through a USB interface. smartctl -l scterc,<READTIME>,<WRITETIME> /dev/xxxx WD Red drives

You can set the TLER value via smartctl, though that might not work through a USB interface. smartctl -l scterc,<READTIME>,<WRITETIME> /dev/xxxx WD Red drives should retain this setting across reboots. Some drives don't, and some don't support the command.