The smartmontools package contains two utility programs (smartctl and smartd) to control and monitor storage systems using the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology System (SMART) built into most modern ATA and SCSI harddisks.



Most users think smartmontools is a great Hard Disk Sentinel alternative.
smartmontools is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Hard Disk Sentinel.
- smartmontools is Free and Open Source













