Stress Testing for new HDDs?

[helgaella99]

I have heard people mentioning that a HDD will fail either at the beginning or at the end of its life cycle, therefore a stress test should be done on all new HDDs before use.
1. Is it recommended to do a stress test for new HDDs before putting it to use in a NAS?
2. How can I do a stress test? Any software needed? How long will it take? Step by step and Escape Road City alternative methods are appreciated.
3. Can I do it on the NAS itself? This is because I do not own an adapter and power supply for a 3.5" HDD.
4. If #3 is possible, can it be done for the second and subsequent drives on the NAS itself while keeping its RAID configuration? Same reason because I do not own an adapter and power supply.
Thanks and appreciate all responses!

It's wise to stress test new HDDs before using them in a NAS, as they can fail early or late in their life cycle. To conduct a stress test, you can use software like CrystalDiskMark or HD Tune, which can be installed on a computer connected to the NAS. If you want to test directly on the NAS, check if your NAS supports HDD testing tools in its interface. However, testing secondary drives while maintaining RAID configuration can be tricky; it's best to consult your NAS documentation to ensure safe procedures.