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"Newly added disk has failed SMART test" but disk status is OK
Hi, I try to add a 5th disk (on the HCL) to my ReadyNAS Ultra 6, but I receive a "Newly added disk has failed SMART test" error message and the new disk is not added to the volume (no volume expa...
The SMART test is run by the drive itself.
Did you run the Quick Test in Lifeguard (which is the SMART test)? Or just the extended test?
2 empty slots, right. Same problem with both of them.
The SMART test is run by the drive itself.
Did you run the Quick Test in Lifeguard (which is the SMART test)? Or just the extended test?
That's it !
Lifeguard detected the error too. I will then contact the disk manufacterer/reseller.
Thanks again for your help
I'm glad I could help you get it sorted.
Charybdes1 wrote:
I will then contact the disk manufacterer/reseller.
Western Digital will exchange it for a recertified disk with a shorter warranty (I think 1 year).
The reseller would exchange it for a new disk, which is of course better for you. So see if they will accept it first (you likely are out of their normal return window).
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