Data Structure Revision Number

The Data Structure Revision Number identifies which version of this data structure is implemented by the device. This revision number identifies both the Attribute Value and Attribute Threshold Data structures.

SMART Attribute Data

The data structure of the SMART attribute table is defined for a block of 12-byte length. Total number of the attributes is 30. Each attribute defines Attribute ID, Status Flag, Attribute Value, and Vendor Specific bytes. The Attribute ID is range from 01h to FFh. The Vendor Specific bytes are not defined in these specifications.

Byte

Definition

00

Attribute ID Number

01-02

Status Flag

03

Attribute Value

04-11

Vendor Specific Attribute Information

These data structures contain information which facilitates the monitoring of key drive indicators in order to determine when the drive has deteriorated to the point at which it may impact the reliability of the host system.

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