Re: HDD failure detection (raid1 configuration)

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From: Bob Gonder
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:00

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Paul wrote:

>I am developing a C++ application which has to detect when a HDD stops
>working properly.
>HDDs are connected to a RAID controller, and the PC is running Windows XP.
>How could I get a state, or a anything else? Is there a API funtion which is 
>able to read the states from the controller?

I'm thinking DeviceIoControl()
Perhaps with FSCTL_IS_VOLUME_MOUNTED

There might also be something in the VDS
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa381442.aspx

You might also check with the manufacturer of your controler.

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