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SMART

SMART

1. Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. A HDD diagnostic technology that monitors device performance and attempts to predict device failure. SMART software on the HDD monitors the internal performance of motors, media, heads and electronics of the drive. SMART software on the host monitors the overall reliability status of the drive.

Relevant links:

• http://smartmontools.sourceforge.net - Open source tools for controlling and monitoring SMART disks.

2. Objectives are said to be SMART if they are:

1. Specific
2. Measurable
3. Achievable
4. Relevant
5. Time Based

3. Variations on the above; objectives are said to be SMART if they are:

1. Specific
2. Measurable
3. Achievable
4. "Realistic" or "Relevant"
5. "Timed", "Time Based" or "Time-limited"

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