User Manual of DS-9600/8600/7700/7600 Series NVR
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11.7 HDD Detection
Note: This function is not supported with DS-9600NI-RT series NVR.
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
Steps:
1. Enter the S.M.A.R.T Settings interface.
Menu > HDD >S.M.A.R.T.
2. Select the HDD to view its S.M.A.R.T information list, as shown in Figure 11. 22.
Figure 11. 22 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.
Note: 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
Steps:
1. Enter the Bad Sector Detection tab page.
2. Select in the dropdown list of the HDD you want to configure
3. Click the Detect button to start the detection