HDD failure detection (raid1 configuration)

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4 total messages Started by Paul Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:29

#2170

Author: Paul
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:29

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Hello
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?

Thanks for any idea or help.

Tobias

Re: HDD failure detection (raid1 configuration)

#2171

Author: 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.

Re: HDD failure detection (raid1 configuration)

#2176

Author: Paul
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:48

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Thanks for the answer,
I have problems with DeviceIoControl(). I don't know how to get a handle for 
the second disk. Because the System see the 2 disks as one. I think the 
problem is the Raid Controller?
VDS I have a look on it, but the function I think they are right require 
Vista. Or I am false? Correct me please.

Thanks for any help
Paul

"Bob Gonder" <notbg@notmindspring.invalid> schrieb im Newsbeitrag 
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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.
>
>

Re: HDD failure detection (raid1 configuration)

#2182

Author: Bob Gonder
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:51

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Paul wrote:

>I have problems with DeviceIoControl(). I don't know how to get a handle for 
>the second disk. Because the System see the 2 disks as one.

Did you use \\.\PHYSICALDRIVE0  \\.\PHYSICALDRIVE1?

> I think the 
>problem is the Raid Controller?

Could be. Have you contacted the manufacturer yet?

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