27ALI-DVR3000H Series 960H DVR User Manual
2. To execute a self-evaluation test on an HDD:
a. On the HDD line, open the drop down list to select the HDD of interest.
b. On the Self-test Type line, open the drop down list to select the type of test to execute. You can choose either Short
Test, Expanded Test or Conveyance Test.
c. Click the icon on the S.M.A.R.T. line to execute the test. Allow the test to complete before continuing. The result of the test
is shown on the Self-evaluation line.
3. Examine the S.M.A.R.T. data provided for the HDD. Check to ensure that the data in the value and Worst column does not
exceed the data in the Threshold column.
NOTE
S.M.A.R.T. data provided by each HDD manufacturer is usually dierent. Refer to the manufacturer’s website for S.M.A.R.T. data
denitions.
Bad Sector Detection
1. Open the Bad Sector Detection menu. Go to Menu | HDD | HDD Detect | Bad Sector Detection
2. On the HDD No. line, open the drop down list and select the number of the HDD you want to test.
3. Click the Detect button to start the detection. Bad sectors are identied in the array as red colored cells.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM