Smartmontools
Smartmontools is an open-source collection of utilities designed to monitor and control S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) capable storage devices. The package includes smartctl, a command-line tool that reads SMART attributes, runs tests, and configures SMART features, and smartd, a daemon that continuously monitors SMART data and can notify administrators or trigger actions when a drive shows signs of problems.
The tools are intended for cross-platform use and support common storage interfaces such as ATA/IDE, SATA, and
Smartmontools is widely used in server environments, workstations, and embedded systems for proactive maintenance and reliability
The project is developed as free and open-source software released under the GNU General Public License. It