SMARTd Commands for SATA Drives

Posted in Linux on February 26th, 2010 by Ryan

Show all SMART information

smartctl -d ata -a /dev/sda1
  • -a = Show all SMART information for device.
  • -d = Specify the device type to one of: ata, scsi, marvell, 3ware (ata is selected above).
  • /dev/sda1 = The drive.

Run a self-test

smartctl -d ata -t offline /dev/sda1
smartctl -d ata -t long /dev/sda1

Output self-test and other log results

  • smartctl -d ata -l selftest /dev/sda1
  • smartctl -d ata -l error /dev/sda1
  • smartctl -d ata -l selective /dev/sda1
  • smartctl -d ata -l directory /dev/sda1

Output all options

smartctl -h

Misc

  • Enable smart by editing /etc/smartd.conf file.
  • Smart Configuration file: /etc/smartd.conf
  • Start/Stop smart: /etc/init.d/smartd start | stop

Setup Guide for AC-7 Wireless DAW Control Surface

Posted in Music, Technical Issues on February 5th, 2010 by Ryan

The information for setting up this iPhone app on XP with Reaper is very limited. Here is a quick guide. Read more »