| Q: |
Does Hitachi have a diagnostic
utility for Linux? |
| A: |
Yes, Hitachi’s Drive Fitness Test
(DFT) is able to test Linux systems based on x86
processors. DFT is a DOS-based utility and it is not
dependant on the operating system. A binary image
version of DFT is available for download here.
As an alternative, Smartmontools
is a SMART monitoring tool that lists the SMART
attributes of the drive. Checking the SMART status of a
drive is a quick way to verify if the drive is
functioning correctly. |
| Q: |
How do I add a drive to a
Linux system? |
| A: |
First, physically install the
drive. For information on how to install a Hitachi hard
drive, consult our installation
guides. Once the drive is installed, you will need
to partition
and format the drive. |
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