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Smartctl Command: Start Self Test Background
Use for start self test background with Smartctl. Exact CLI syntax to start self test background using Smartctl.
When to use this: Use for start self test background with Smartctl.
Command Syntax
sudo smartctl -t <short|long> </dev/sdX>sudo smartctl -t <short|long> </dev/sdX>Command Breakdown
-t- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to start self test background using Smartctl.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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Related Operations
Smartctl Command: Display Device Information
sudo smartctl -i </dev/sdX> Smartctl Command: Display Exhaustive Smart Data sudo smartctl -a </dev/sdX> Smartctl Command: Display Self Test Log sudo smartctl -l selftest Smartctl Command: Display Self Test Status Capabilities sudo smartctl -c </dev/sdX> Smartctl Command: Display Smart Health Summary sudo smartctl -H </dev/sdX>