How to permanently set ERC (TLER/CCTL) value on ST31000524AS

[LazLong]

What tool (other than a script) can I use to permanently set the ERC value of a ST31000524AS drive? I can use smartctl to change the values, but once the drive is power-cycled the value returns to the default (disabled).

Thanks folks.

[fzabkar]

I suspect that it may be possible to set the ERC timeout values by modifying appropriate Congen parameters.

See viewtopic.php?f=1&t=27413&start=20

You may like to compare the Congen data against those from an enterprise model, eg ES.2.

[LazLong]

I suspect that it may be possible to set the ERC timeout values by modifying appropriate Congen parameters.

See viewtopic.php?f=1&t=27413&start=20

You may like to compare the Congen data against those from an enterprise model, eg ES.2.

Sorry, bit of a n00b here I guess. From looking at that thread it appears that Congen is nvram or some such on the drive? What tool does one use to modify this?

[fzabkar]

You need an RS232 TTL adapter. Commands are issued to the drive's serial terminal port using a tool such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY.