Let’s see how to install smartctl tool which provides a way to retrieve detailed information about the status of your storage devices, including attributes such as temperature, error rates, wear leveling (for SSDs), and more.
Prerequisites
- Debian 12
- sudo privileges
Install Smartctl on Debian 12
Step 1. Update the packages.
sudo apt update
Step 2. Install Smartctl.
sudo apt install smartmontools
Step 3. Verify the installation.
smartctl -h
Conclusion
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