Vertex SSD health?

[deanx0r]

Running CrystalDisk, I've noticed a health status on my SSD that keeps deteriorating. I've used this Vertex 30GB extensively on a laptop, then moved it into a WHS box where its initial status was 94%. After a few months of usage in this server environment, the SSD dipped down to 64%.

I can't really tell that it is affecting performance, but I am starting to worry about the longevity of the disk. Is there a way to restore this drive?

 

[SicKlown42012]

Use this tool to get a better idea of the health of your SSD.
http://www.overclock.net/ssd/664681-indilinx-ssd-status-thread.html

There's no way to get back health/write cycles. It'll keep deteriorating as time goes on and will eventually fail.

 

[deanx0r]

That other application still gives me the same status.
I have an Intel SSD (160GB) that I have used much more extensively on my desktop, and after running the Intel SSD toolbox, the status is at 100%.

I was wondering if OCZ would have a similar tool.

 

[SicKlown42012]

You also have to remember that the smaller the SSD, the faster it'll wear out due to less places to perform wear leveling.

 

[NoxTek]

What version of the firmware are you running on that Vertex? As I recall there were some issues with the health status in SMART being reported incorrectly in earlier versions of the firmware.