Vertex SSD health?

[deanx0r]

Running ChystalDisk, I've noticed a health status on my SSD that keeps deteriorating. I've used this Vertex 30GB extensively on a laptop, then moved it into a WHS box where its initial status was 94%. After a few months of usage in this server environment, the SSD dipped down to 64%.

I can't really tell that it is affecting performance, but I am starting to worry about the longevity of the disk. Is there a way to restore this drive?

 

[llee]

When you're working with capacities that small, especially in a server configuration, the disk is going to be worn out by the read/write cycles.

If I were you, see if you can get a firmware update or at least take it off the home server. Otherwise, just RMA it.

 

[Grinch80]

Known firmware issue with SMART. OCZ is working on a firmware fix. http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/f...e-life-attribute-231-is-reporting-incorrectly

 

[deanx0r]

Thanks for the heads up. I was on my way out to buy a new Intel SSD