> 
> 
> SMART warnings are generated by the controller onboard the drive, yes. 
> *Reading* that data requires the native controller on the host, which 
> is why you can[t access SMART data via USB enclosures. SMART was 
> designed for use on internal system and data drives.
> 
> 
> Is there a way to get SMART info from the Smart Tool app? I downloaded it 
yesterday and used it but all the log says is the drive is failing, not why 
it's failing. Also can the SMART be verified via a eSATA external enclosure?

John Carmonne
Yorba Linda
USA

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