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richpb7
Nov 08, 2011Aspirant
ATA Error Count - what's bad?
I have an ATA Error Count on one drive of 57558. This goes up very slowly, maybe 5 or so counts a month right now - although the odd powercut isn't helping! I have no idea what's a bad count though, a...
chirpa
Nov 09, 2011Luminary
At that count, I would recommend replacing it as well.
I usually go by how quickly the numbers raise. I've got a system with 51 ATA errors now, but that number only goes up every few weeks by an increment of one, so I've left it alone for now.
I usually go by how quickly the numbers raise. I've got a system with 51 ATA errors now, but that number only goes up every few weeks by an increment of one, so I've left it alone for now.
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