New Hard Drive Formatting

[alphaomega16]

Just been thinking, I usually use WD tools for a quick check of a drive as a full format on a 10/12TB drive would probably take an entire day up.

How many here actually perform full normal formats on new drives?

 

[alphaomega16]

I'd agree, quick format. It depends on how critical your application is...

Basically just storage drives for media and a counterpart for backup

 

[alphaomega16]

In the event of a power cut during a format it doesn't damage the drive does it?

Also are you able to cancel a full format?