I've got a Seagate ST31000 520AS that according to HD Sentinel has 154 bad sectors, 21% remaining health and 55 days estimated life left.
At least a year ago the stats were exactly the same. This drive has media on it and gets used most every day. Of course I don't store anything critical on it but I can't help but wonder how long a drive like this will actually last in a stable condition before it finally slides into the abyss.
And I'd like to add that it has never given any indication of a problem whatsoever. Were it not for diag programs like HD Sentinel, I wouldn't there was anything wrong with it.
At least a year ago the stats were exactly the same. This drive has media on it and gets used most every day. Of course I don't store anything critical on it but I can't help but wonder how long a drive like this will actually last in a stable condition before it finally slides into the abyss.
And I'd like to add that it has never given any indication of a problem whatsoever. Were it not for diag programs like HD Sentinel, I wouldn't there was anything wrong with it.
