D-Link DNS327L User Manual
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Section 4 - Configuration
S.M.A.R.T. Test
To run the S.M.A.R.T test, select the hard drive you wish to perform the
S.M.A.R.T test on. Select whether to run a Quick or Extended S.M.A.R.T test.
Then click Start to run the test. Click the Create Schedule button to run
the test at a pre-determined time and date.
S.M.A.R.T test on. Select whether to run a Quick or Extended S.M.A.R.T test.
Then click Start to run the test. Click the Create Schedule button to run
the test at a pre-determined time and date.
The Quick Test usually takes less than 10 minutes. This test will check the
electrical, mechanical, and read performance of the hard drive. The results
are displayed as Passed/Failed on the web UI and can also be sent as an
e-mail alert.
electrical, mechanical, and read performance of the hard drive. The results
are displayed as Passed/Failed on the web UI and can also be sent as an
e-mail alert.
The Extended Test requires a lot more time to complete. However, it is a
more thorough when compared to the Quick Test
more thorough when compared to the Quick Test
A warning message will prompt you to stop all services and network
activity.
activity.
Click Yes to continue the Quick S.M.A.R.T. test.
The test will run and a percentage completed will display under the
Progress Tab.
Progress Tab.
The Start button will change to a Stop button.
S.M.A.R.T stands for “Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology”. This is a system on a hard drive used to monitor and report on the health
of the drive. If the HD is grayed out, then it does not support S.M.A.R.T.
of the drive. If the HD is grayed out, then it does not support S.M.A.R.T.