CommandCenter Secure Gateway - Admin Guide - Version ... - Raritan

Chapter 16: Diagnostic Console
Schedule Disk Tests
You can schedule SMART-based tests of the disk drives to be periodically
performed. Firmware on the disk drive will perform these tests, and you
can view the test results in the Repair/Rebuild screen. See Repair or
Rebuild RAID Disks (on page 270).
SMART tests can be performed while CC-SG is operational and in use.
They have a marginal impact on the CC-SG performance, but CC-SG
activities may significantly delay the completion of the SMART tests.
Therefore, it is recommended that you do not schedule frequent tests.
When scheduling SMART tests, be aware of these guidelines:
• Only one test can be performed on a given drive at a time.
• Another test will not be scheduled if a drive is currently under test.
• If two tests are scheduled for the same time slot, the longer test takes
priority.
• The test is performed "within" the hour specified, not necessarily at the
being of the hour.
• Do not schedule SMART tests for periods of higher disk activity, such
as heavy CC-SG loads or vacuum operation that occurs every day at
midnight and noon.
Note: By default, CC-SG has a scheduled Short test that is performed at 2
AM every day and a scheduled Long test that is performed at 3 AM every
Sunday. These scheduled tests apply to both disk drives.
To change the Scheduling of Disk Tests:
1. Choose Operation > Utilities > Disk/RAID Utilities > Schedule Disk
Tests.
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