Description

S.M.A.R.T Runner is a Python script designed to automate the scheduling and execution of S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) tests on hard drives. It allows for regular short and long health checks on specified disks, helping in the early detection of potential disk failures.

Features

• Automated Scheduling: Configure once and let the script handle regular short and long S.M.A.R.T tests.
• Customizable Frequency: Define how often each type of test should be performed on each disk.
• Parallel Testing: Specify how many disks to test simultaneously for both short and long tests.
• Offset Timing: Configure waiting periods between tests to avoid overloading the system or testing too frequently.
• Logging: Keep track of tests, results, and any errors in a specified log file.
• Email Notifications: Receive email alerts for test failures.
• Configurable SMTP: Set up custom SMTP server settings for sending out email notifications.
• Easy Cron Integration: Run the script as a daily cron job for hands-off operation.
• Intelligent Disk Detection: Automatically detect and handle disks based on mount points if specified.
• Lock File: Prevent multiple instances of the script from running simultaneously.

Setup Requirements

Before using the S.M.A.R.T Runner, ensure the following requirements are met:

• Python 3: The script is written for Python 3. Ensure it is installed and properly configured on your system.
• smartmontools: This suite contains the smartctl utility, which is used to perform the S.M.A.R.T tests. It must be installed on your system.
  • Install it using your package manager, e.g., sudo apt-get install smartmontools on Debian/Ubuntu.
• Root Access: The script requires root permissions to access disk hardware for S.M.A.R.T tests.
• Cron Job: Schedule the script to run at least once per day using cron or another scheduler to automate the disk checks.

Configuration

The script is configured via a smart-runner.conf file. Here's an explanation of each configuration option:

Section	Option	Description
disks	(list)	List the devices or mounts to test. Devices are listed as /dev/sdX. If a mount is given the disk will automatically be resolved.
database	file	Path to the file where test dates are stored.
short	enabled	Set to true to enable short SMART tests.
	frequency_days	How often (in days) to run a short test on each disk.
	disks_per_run	Number of disks to test in parallel for short tests. Set to 0 for all.
	offset_days	Time to wait (in days) before running a short test on a different disk.
long	enabled	Set to true to enable long SMART tests.
	frequency_days	How often (in days) to run a long test on each disk.
	disks_per_run	Number of disks to test in parallel for long tests. Set to 0 for all.
	offset_days	Time to wait (in days) before running a long test on a different disk.
log	file	Path to the log file where execution details are recorded.
	level	Log level. Set to debug for more detailed logs.
email	enabled	Set to true to enable email notifications for test failures.
	from_email	Sender email address for notifications.
	to_email	Recipient email address for notifications.
smtp	host	SMTP server for sending email notifications.
	port	SMTP server port. Leave empty for default port.
	ssl	Set to true to enable SSL for the SMTP connection.
	tls	Set to true to enable TLS for the SMTP connection.
	user	SMTP server username for authentication.
	password	SMTP server password for authentication.

Usage

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nicholasodonnell/smart-runner.git

2. Create a smart-runner.conf configuration file according to your needs using smart-runner.conf.example as a reference:

   cp smart-runner.conf.example smart-runner.conf

3. Schedule the script to run via a cron job (edit using crontab -e):

   0 3 * * * /path/to/smart-runner.py --conf=/path/to/smart-runner.conf

4. Monitor the specified log file or your email for notifications about disk health.