How to test a RAID5 Drive that failed

[Styk33]

I just got my server up and going two weeks ago. I have a RAID5 array with 8x200gb drives. 2 WD, 5 Seagate and 1 Maxtor. One of the WD drives is showing it is 'broken'. I shut down the server and pulled the drive out. Is there a way to test the drive to see if it is truely 'broken'?

I am using a Highpoint 454 RAID card, but not very familiar with the software that it uses. I am going to pick up another HDD (not a WD) as a spare, but I don't want to have to repair the array if I do not have to.

If I left out something please let me know. My server is on a network that is not attached to the internet or outside world. There are no other users of the network other than myself.

TIA

[defakto]

best way to test it would probably be to put it in a working system and test it there, without formatting, chances are if the array broke, you're rebuilding whether you want to or not.

[Styk33]

Thank you. I brought it into my office today to test it. I will see how it is after lunchtime today.