to see if the utility can automatically detect the correct mapping for you. Run the Correct Smartctl Command Once you have the index (for example, ), use the (device type) flag: For SAS/SCSI Drives smartctl -a -d megaraid,11 /dev/sda For SATA Drives sat+megaraid smartctl -a -d sat+megaraid,11 /dev/sda www.couyon.net Summary Table: Syntax by Drive Type Drive Type Syntax Command smartctl -a -d megaraid,N /dev/sda smartctl -a -d sat+megaraid,N /dev/sda Troubleshooting Tips Error with smartctl on Dell/Megaraid · Issue #660 - GitHub
If you are using an HP Smart Array controller (e.g., HP ProLiant series), the equivalent syntax is: to see if the utility can automatically detect
Resolving smartctl "Open Device Failed" on Dell MegaRAID Controllers sudo smartctl -a -d cciss,N /dev/sda
To fix the communication block, you must rewrite your instruction using the device type parameter: -d megaraid,N . The variable acts as a unique target coordinate matching the physical slot or Device ID managed by the hardware backplane. sudo smartctl -a -d cciss
sudo smartctl -a -d cciss,N /dev/sda