If Spin Retry Count is increasing, what action is usually recommended?

• A. Ignore it; it's normal.
• B. Increase spindle speed.
• C. Update firmware.
• D. Replace the drive due to potential motor/bearing failure.

Answer: (D)

Increasing Spin Retry Count means the drive is having trouble starting to spin up to normal speed, which is usually due to mechanical wear in the motor or bearings or a power delivery issue. This isn’t a fixable software problem—it's a sign that the drive is struggling to reach operational speed and could fail unexpectedly. In a data center, the safest and most prudent action is to replace the drive to prevent data loss and downtime. Updating firmware or changing spindle speed won’t address the underlying mechanical wear and, in fact, could worsen the risk. Ignoring the symptom is not advisable.