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In this example, the disk is failing self-tests at Logical Block Address LBA = 0x016561e9 = 23421417. The LBA counts sectors in units of 512 bytes, and starts at zero.
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- 02-03-2012 #1Just Joined!
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How to convert?
In this example, the disk is failing self-tests at Logical Block Address LBA = 0x016561e9 = 23421417. The LBA counts sectors in units of 512 bytes, and starts at zero.
root]# smartctl -l selftest /dev/hda:
SMART Self-test log structure revision number 1
Num Test_Description Status Remaining LifeTime(hours) LBA_of_first_error
# 1 Extended offline Completed: read failure 90% 217 0x016561e9
Could some one please explain how to convert 0x016561e9 = 23421417 ?
- 02-03-2012 #2Trusted Penguin
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0x016561e9 is hexadecimal, 23421417 is decimal.
Conversion between those bases is part of any beginner computer science course
and/or a google search away.You must always face the curtain with a bow.
- 02-04-2012 #3Linux Guru
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S.M.A.R.T will happily remap bad sectors when written to. If a bad sector cannot be read after multiple attempts, then you need to run fsck with the -c option to check for bad blocks, and map them out of use. You may lose some data, but the system will be kept intact. I use SMART regularly to monitor my system drives. It has enabled me to backup/replace failing drives on more than one occasion, including recently when a drive failure would have seriously compromised my system.
Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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