Ask Slashdot: How Do You Test Storage Media?

First time accepted submitter g7a writes "I've been given the task of testing new hardware for the use in our servers. For memory, I can run it through things such as memtest for a few days to ascertain if there are any issues with the new memory. However, I've hit a bit of a brick wall when it comes to testing hard disks; there seems to be no definitive method for doing so. Aside from the obvious S.M.A.R.T tests ( i.e. long offline ) are there any systems out there for testing hard disks to a similar level to that of memtest? Or any tried and tested methods for testing storage media?"

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[Quiet_Desperation]

I've hit a bit of a brick wall when it comes to testing hard disks

Have you tried throwing them against the brick wall?

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[NEDHead]

Did you restore power?

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[ericloewe]

Sounds like your average conversation with a tech support guy.