[SLL] SATA S.M.A.R.T. error in raid

[Ryan Allen]

Hi SLL,

   I have a 6 disk raid 5 array that started reporting a SMART error on
   one disk.  I've never seen this before, so I did some searches.  The
   only advice I could find said the disk was about to die and should be 
   replaced. 

   So I've got a few questions, if anybody knows:

   Are there utilities out there to get more information about the
   error?  Maybe fix the error condition with software?  Or, maybe nor
   even worry about it, depending on the error.

   If I replace the drive, does it need to be the exact same
   make/model/size?  The controller is a dell Cerc 6 port SATA (Adaptec
   chipset), and the drives are about 3 years old.  

   Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

   thanks,
   Ry


AFA0> disk show smart
Executing: disk show smart

        Smart    Method of         Enable
        Capable  Informational     Exception  Performance Error
B:ID:L  Device   Exceptions(MRIE)  Control    Enabled     Count
------  -------  ----------------  --------- -----------  ------
0:00:0     Y            0             Y           N         0
0:01:0     Y            0             Y           N         0      
0:02:0     Y            0             Y           N         0
0:03:0     Y            0             Y           N         0
0:04:0     Y            0             Y           N         1
0:05:0     Y            0             Y           N         0






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