Network Video Recorder User Manual
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15.8 HDD Detection
Purpose:
The device provides the HDD detection function such as the adopting of the S.M.A.R.T. and the Bad
Sector Detection technique. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is
a monitoring system for HDD to detect and report on various indicators of reliability in the hopes
of anticipating failures.
S.M.A.R.T. Settings
Step 1 Go to Menu >Maintenance >HDD Detect.
Step 2 Select the HDD to view its S.M.A.R.T information list, as shown in Figure 15-27.
Figure 15-27 S.M.A.R.T Settings Interface
The related information of the S.M.A.R.T. is shown on the interface.
You can choose the self-test types as Short Test, Expanded Test or the Conveyance Test.
Click the start button to start the S.M.A.R.T. HDD self-evaluation.
If you want to use the HDD even when the S.M.A.R.T. checking is failed, you can check the
checkbox of the Continue to use the disk when self-evaluation is failed item.
Bad Sector Detection
Step 3 Click the Bad Sector Detection tab.
Step 4 Select the HDD No. in the dropdown list you want to configure, and choose All Detection or
Key Area Detection as the detection type.
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