How To Test SSD SMART Status?

Use `smartctl -a /dev/sdX` for SATA SSDs

Use `smartctl -a /dev/nvmeXn1` for NVMe SSDs

Check `smartctl -H /dev/sdX` for overall health

Check `smartctl -H /dev/nvmeXn1` for NVMe health

Use `smartctl -A /dev/sdX` to view SMART attributes

Use `smartctl -x /dev/sdX` for full SMART details

Use `smartctl -x /dev/nvmeXn1` for full NVMe details

Use `nvme smart-log /dev/nvmeX` for NVMe SMART log

Use `sudo smartctl –scan` to find detected drives

Install smartmontools if `smartctl` is unavailable

Run the commands with `sudo` if required

Look for `PASSED` in the health status

Check reallocated sectors, wear level, and media errors

Check percentage used or remaining life on NVMe drives

Use your OS disk utility for a graphical SMART check

Run the test with the correct device path for the SSD

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