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Subject: Re: Disk going bad?
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Jack Barnett wrote:
> I think I have a disk going bad.  Is there any tools for freebsd
> that'll check the disk and let me know if there is a hardware problem
> or not?
> 
> (I'm getting ECC errors from my controller and trying to firgure out
> if it's a bad controller or a bad drive [already checked the cables
> and all that, so just have it down to these 2 peices of hardawre])


I'd suggest downloading your disc manufacturer's diagnostic tools. Those
are your better chances to spot faulty drives.


Regards,
Mikhail.

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