I have two hard drives that recorded a single failed SMART Seek_Error_Rate value in the past, likely due to a faulty USB enclosure from years ago. Currently, both drives show healthy SMART values, and I'm using them to store some data on my DIY NAS, which is backed up to Backblaze through my main computer. My question is: can I continue using these drives as long as no other SMART values fail? Is there a way to reset the bad status if possible? I'm trying to avoid purchasing new HDDs if I can help it.
3 Answers
It's smart to have a replacement plan ready just in case. If you care about the data on these drives, make sure you’ve got backups in place and be prepared to swap the drives out if needed.
If you think the error was due to the enclosure and it's been a while since it logged anything bad, it might be fine. Just keep in mind that you can't fully trust it anymore. If you're on RAID0, be extra careful since one drive failing could take down the whole array. RAID 1 or 5 would be safer with a questionable drive.
If any drive starts showing signs of failure, back up your data immediately! Don't take any chances with important files.
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