whats [smartcheck] hard disk error

[jolly]

Just got email from server.
I checked the server but everything is working fine.
Please let me know what is the error about.
Thanks


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Subject: [smartcheck] Hard Drive Failure Soon

IMPORTANT: Do not ignore this email.
You should backup all the data on the hard drives listed below and
replace them as soon as possible.
S.M.A.R.T has detected that they are not peforming
within normal operating paramaters.
Disk Failure soon on /dev/hdv
Device open failed: No such file or directory

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[sexy_guy]

I wouldnt worry about it too much, just ignore it if you can. :D :D

 

[X-Istencedotcom]

Originally posted by sexy_guy
I wouldnt worry about it too much, just ignore it if you can. :D :D

last time i did that on the advice of someone, the next day my server was down cause of a HD crash.

 

[rnh]

have your NOC replace the hard drive, obviously, it can't get any more plain english than the error message that you posted.

there should be a sticky thread in the forums telling people to READ THEIR ERROR MESSAGES

 

[rnh]

either way follow the error message and back your stuff up