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Description

GSmartControl serves as a user-friendly graphical interface for the smartctl utility, which is part of the smartmontools suite, used for accessing and managing SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) data on both hard disk and solid-state drives. This application enables users to examine the SMART data of their drives, assess their health status, and conduct a range of diagnostic tests. GSmartControl is compatible with all leading desktop operating systems, including Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, as well as other BSD-like systems. SMART technology is designed to monitor hard drive performance and reliability, aiming to identify potential failures before they occur. By being integrated directly into the drives, SMART provides various monitoring options to track the overall health of the device. Users can access a wealth of information, including the drive's general health status, numerous attributes (such as the count of unreadable sectors), error logs, and additional diagnostic details to ensure the longevity of their storage devices. This capability not only helps in maintaining the performance of the drives but also plays a vital role in data preservation.

Description

The smartmontools suite includes two key utilities, smartctl and smartd, designed to manage and oversee storage systems through the self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology integrated into the majority of contemporary ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, and NVMe drives. These tools often alert users to potential disk degradation and failure before they occur, offering invaluable preventative measures. Originally based on the Linux smartsuite package, smartmontools is compatible with ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, and NVMe drives, as well as SCSI/SAS tape devices. It is versatile enough to operate on a wide range of platforms, including modern versions of Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Darwin (macOS), Solaris, Windows, Cygwin, OS/2, eComStation, and QNX. Additionally, smartmontools can also be utilized from various live CDs/DVDs, enhancing its accessibility for users who may need it in different environments. This broad compatibility makes it a valuable tool for anyone looking to ensure the health and longevity of their storage systems.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Cygwin
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD
Oracle Solaris

Integrations

Cygwin
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD
Oracle Solaris

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

GSmartControl

Website

gsmartcontrol.shaduri.dev/

Vendor Details

Company Name

smartmontools

Website

www.smartmontools.org

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Product Features

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