suggestion: add hdd temperature to ewcp

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It would be nice to check the hard disk temperature from the web interface.

The program is called hddtemp and it is run like this:

# hddtemp /dev/sd?
/dev/sda: ST9750420AS: 49°C
/dev/sdb: Corsair CSSD-F60GB2-A: 39°C

Note: the same information can be obtained by running "smartctl -a" on each 
disk. Having smartctl would also be a good idea, since you can monitor more 
that just temperature - for example failed sector reallocation, seek/read 
errors - so you'll know when you're about to lose your 2 TB porn collection :)

Original issue reported on code.google.com by ovi...@mybox.ro on 25 May 2011 at 10:10

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seems not supported by SATA controller???

Original comment by cipi...@gmail.com on 27 May 2011 at 4:12

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For some reason, after some more testing, it appears that I can't run hddtemp 
on a USB attached HDD either (to the computer or to e-boda). I was convinced 
it's a SATA controller issue, but now I am also suspecting hddtemp might be at 
fault. I found out various reports from people, that hddtemp does not work for 
some drives/some SATA controllers and/or via USB enclosures.

It also appears to be unmaintained (last relese in 2006). smartctl from 
smartmontools might be a better option and also can do much more.

Original comment by ovi...@mybox.ro on 27 May 2011 at 9:50

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smartctl also available on latest test firmware (pre2-7.4) but still not 
working ...

Original comment by cipi...@gmail.com on 27 May 2011 at 7:45

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Ok, screw it. The SATA controller is probably crappy.

Original comment by ovi...@mybox.ro on 27 May 2011 at 7:50

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as recommended, screw it

Original comment by cipi...@gmail.com on 31 May 2011 at 7:07

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