rpm –ivh kernel-utils
hard disk is SMART capable
# smartctl -i /dev/hda
/dev/sdb -m alert@nixcraft.in
Read error log:
# smartctl -l error /dev/hdb
Testing hard disk (short or long test):
# smartctl -t short /dev/hdb
# smartctl -t long /dev/hdb
check the overall health
smartctl -H /dev/sda