smartctl
Verified for current stable LTS
Smartctl Commands
Smartctl command syntax with verified terminal examples.
Commands
6 commands for Smartctl
smartctl Operations
Smartctl Command: Display Device Information
sudo smartctl -i </dev/sdX> smartctl Operations
Smartctl Command: Display Exhaustive Smart Data
sudo smartctl -a </dev/sdX> smartctl Operations
Smartctl Command: Display Self Test Log
sudo smartctl -l selftest smartctl Operations
Smartctl Command: Display Self Test Status Capabilities
sudo smartctl -c </dev/sdX> smartctl Operations
Smartctl Command: Display Smart Health Summary
sudo smartctl -H </dev/sdX> smartctl Archive
Smartctl Command: Start Self Test Background
sudo smartctl -t <short|long> </dev/sdX> Suggest a Smartctl Command
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FAQ
Coverage: Focused examples for common Smartctl workflows.
Verified version: current stable LTS.
Verification: Test commands in a disposable workspace and submit notes for edge cases.