Testing new hard drive

[ilcmvvm]

I got my hands on a new WD 1.5TB drive today and want to run it through some paces before I put it into service in my WHS server. What's the best free software out there to test the crap out of this drive?

 

[Old Hippie]

The WD testing software?

 

[ilcmvvm]

I was under the impression that the manufactures tools just scan the drive and don't simulate use. Is the scan from these tools enough?

 

[kwiksilver]

You could download the bootable version of DFT (Drive Fitness Test) and run it. Just do the advanced test, and if it comes back 0x0 with a green screen it means your drive is good.