Asus NAS-M25 - Manual (Page 34)

4 Chapter : Managing your NAS via its Web GUI
3.3.3 Monitoring your hard disks with S.M.A.R.T
S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) monitors your hard disks
in real time and reports on various indicators of hard disk health. It is used to predict
possible hard disk failures and prevent you from losing your data unexpectedly.
To create a S.M.A.R.T test:
1. From the navigation pane, click Disk > Disk Utilities.
5. Click Create Schedule to specify the time when the test runs automatically and the
frequency of the test. Click Create when done.
NOTES:
• See 3.3.18 Enabling the e-mail alert service for details about enabling the e-mail alert
service.
• If you do not enable the e-mail alert service, go to Status > HD Status or Status > Log
to view the S.M.A.R.T test report.
6. Click Start to run a test immediately.
. In the S.M.A.R.T Test area, select the hard disk that you want to monitor.
. Select a quick test or an extended test.
4. Check Send result by E-mail to deliver the test report to a recipient by e-mail.
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