[K12OSN] Linux disk utility

[Dean Mumby]

Jim Kronebusch wrote:
> Does anyone have any good suggestions on a linux disk utility?  I just had a
> 300GB SCSI in my Dell PowerVault blink out.  I booted into the SCSI BIOS and
> it said the drive had failed and was offline.  However when I got drive info
> from the utility it said the drive was fine.  So I forced it back online and
> now I am sending email from the same server.  The drives are still under
> warranty so I want to be sure I don't just let this go.  I looked for
> something in Webmin to no avail.  I would like something I can set crunching
> overnight and get a clean bill of health by morning.
>
> And from home my only access to this server is via Webmin or ssh.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Kronebusch
> Cotter Tech Department
> 507-453-5188
>
>
>   
You can try http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ it normally has as many of 
the manufacturers test utilities as it can find , then there is also
http://www.grc.com/sr/spinrite.htm it clims to be able to repair most 
drives.

Good luck