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D-Link ShareCenter™
DNS-320L
User Manual
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.
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.
The Extended Test requires a lot more time to complete. However,
it is a more thorough when compared to the Quick Test
A warning message will prompt you to stop all services and
network 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.
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.
