6.Choose “Predictable Failure Test,” the controller will force the drive to simulate predictable drive errors.

7.Press [ENTER], and after a while (the next time the controller performs “Periodic Drive Check”), the controller will detect the errors simulated by the drive. An error message displays like this: “[1142] SMART-CH:? ID:? Predictable Failure Detected (TEST).” If this error message appears, it means your drive supports S.M.A.R.T. features.

8.Otherwise, you may simply refer to related documentation or contact drive manufacturer for information about whether the drive model and drive firmware version support S.M.A.R.T..

Using S.M.A.R.T. Functions

1.Enable “SMART” on the RAID controller.

2.Make sure your drives do support S.M.A.R.T. so that your system will work fitly.

3.The “Detect Only” Setting:

3a. In \View and Edit Configuration Parameters\Drive-side SCSI Parameters\Drive Predictable Failure Mode <SMART>, choose “Detect Only.”

Advanced Configurations

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