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| Q: |
Does Hitachi have a diagnostic utility for Linux? |
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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.
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| Q: |
How do I add a drive to a Linux system? |
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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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