This command will list all physical disks attached to the MegaRAID controller. Look for the disk you want to monitor and note its PD (Physical Disk) number.

smartctl -d megaraid,N --all /dev/sda

smartctl (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a utility used to monitor and control hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs) that support the SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) standard. It provides valuable information about a disk's health, performance, and potential issues, allowing users to take proactive measures to prevent data loss and system crashes.

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