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  1. The smartmontools package contains two utility programs (smartctl and
  2. smartd) to control and monitor storage systems using the
  3. Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology System (SMART) built
  4. into most modern ATA and SCSI hard disks. In many cases, these
  5. utilities will provide advanced warning of disk degradation and failure.