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SMART test

There are three types of self-tests that a device can execute (all are safe to user data):

  • Short: runs tests that have a high probability of detecting device problems,
  • Extended or Long: the test is the same as the short check but with no time limit and with complete disk surface examination,
  • Conveyance: identifies if damage incurred during transportation of the device.

Run test in foreground mode:

smartctl -t short -C /dev/sdd

View test results:

sudo smartctl -l selftest /dev/sdd

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