Event ID 7

[mmohawk]

I keep receiving an error (The device, \Device\Harddisk1\DR5, has a bad block.) My event viewer keeps filling up because of this error. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

Thanks, Mic

 

[gbaughma]

Is it a RAID array? If so, you should have a utility to check the integrity of the container. That process should "lock out" the bad block to keep it from being used again.

If it's not RAID, do a complete scandisk, and tell it NOT to attempt to restore bad sectors to use.

--Greg

 

[mmohawk]

Yes it is a RAID array. It is a Compaq ML370 with a Smart array 431 controller. I'm unable to find a utility to check the integrity of the drive.

Thanks, Mic

 

[gbaughma]

The utility would be in your RAID setup, where you define your containers and such. I don't know the specifics of that machine, but I know the Dell raid controllers have it... you do a Check Integrity in the same menu where you define your containers.

This is a BIOS thing, part of the RAID bios, and not necessarily on your windows platform (although they do have software versions of the same thing).

--Greg

Just my $.02

"In order to start solving a problem, one must first identify it's owner." --Me
--Greg

 

[mmohawk]

Thanks... I'll let you know what I find out.

Thanks, Mic