About the ASUSTOR NAS App – an HDD & SSD Health Checker
The DA Drive Analyzer App for ASUSTOR NAS predicts HDD and SSD failures on your ASUSTOR NAS before they happen. The application collects drive health data (not personal data) for analysis and alert generation. This process takes about one day, after which AI-based drive health predictions and threshold-based alerts can be viewed on the application.
Key Features
- AI-based drive failure alerts that uses machine learning algorithms.
- Threshold-based alerts such as S.M.A.R.T. Trips and other criteria defined by experts.
- Detailed drive health metrics such as S.M.A.R.T. and additional drive and system logs.
- Supports over 99% of commercial storage drives.
Important Links
- Licenses can be purchased from ULINK’s license SHOP page.
- This application can be downloaded from App Central on your ASUSTOR NAS.
- For general instructions on using DA Drive Analyzer, see How to Use DA Drive Analyzer
- For Frequently asked questions about the ASUSTOR NAS App, see our help center.
AT A GLANCE
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
How Do I Monitor My ASUSTOR NAS Drives?
You can monitor your ASUSTOR NAS drives by using DA Drive Analyzer’s App for ASUSTOR NAS. The app uses AI and other algorithms to alert you when drives become vulnerable to failures and lets you track detailed health metrics such as SMART Attributes and more.
How do I install the DA Drive Analyzer app/software on my ASUSTOR NAS system?
You can install the DA Drive Analyzer app for your ASUSTOR NAS by obtaining a NAS license, and then installing the app from App Central on your ASUSTOR NAS. Detailed instructions can be found here.
Why Do ASUSTOR NAS Drives Fail?
Drives can fail for a number of reasons. For HDDs, the magnetic disks may accumulate physical damage over time as dust and debris impact the disk surface due to the high speed movements of the disks. The read/write head may scratch the disk if the drive experiences too much vibration or impact. Mechanical components may degrade over time. For SSDs, their memory cells will fail after a finite number of writes, and their controller may be damaged by electrical or heat issues.
How do I use the DA Drive Analyzer app for ASUSTOR NAS?
The main page of the DA Drive Analyzer app for ASUSTOR NAS shows you which drives have been labeled at-risk by the AI. At-risk drives are represented in either red or yellow, depending on severity. The main page also lists specific symptoms that each drive may be experiencing. For a detailed walkthrough of the app’s interface, check out our article “How do I monitor my drives’ health in the ASUSTOR NAS App for DA Drive Analyzer?”
What should I do if my NAS drive is at risk?
If your NAS drive is at risk, back it up to a healthy drive. Depending on how critical the drive’s data is to you or your business, you may wish to replace the drive.