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13.4.2 S.M.A.R.T. Detection
HDD detection functions such as the adopting of the S.M.A.R.T. and the Bad Sector Detection
techniques. S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) are HDD monitoring
systems to detect various reliability indicators in the hopes of anticipating failures.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance HDD Operation S.M.A.R.T.
2. Select the HDD to view its S.M.A.R.T. information list.
3. Set Self-Test Type.
4. Click Self-Test to start the S.M.A.R.T. HDD self-evaluation.
Figure 13-6 S.M.A.R.T. Settings Interface
Note
To use the HDD even when the S.M.A.R.T. checking has failed, check Continue to use the disk
when self-evaluation is failed.
The related information of the S.M.A.R.T. is shown, and you can check the HDD status.
13.4.3 HDD Health Detection
You can view the health status of a 4 TB to 8 TB Seagate HDD that generated after October 1,
2017. Use this function to help troubleshoot HDD problems. Health Detection shows a more
detailed HDD status than the S.M.A.R.T. function.
Steps
1. Go to Maintenance HDD Operation Health Detection.