[Sussex] hard disk analysis tools

[Nico Kadel-Garcia]

David Morris wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I have a disk I suspect is failing (making very bad noises), and I know
> I can reboot it and look at the SMART status for it (but I don't want to
> risk it not coming backup as its my FW)
>
> Are there any tools I can run against it to access the SMART status for
> it or any other tools to access its status without having to reboot and
> risk it not coming backup again.
>
>
> Dave
>   
Back it up *FIRST*.