Defect Scan & Repair (DS&R) is at the heart of what makes Genesis Restore stand out in the industry – it’s the reason thousands of HDDs and SSDs that others discard are successfully recovered, repaired, and resold at maximum value.
Unlike standard “wipe only” or basic diagnostics systems, Genesis Restore combines proprietary routines with OEM-level commands to identify, repair and regenerate hidden or marginal defects across a wide range of drives. The result? Drives that deliver higher yields, longer lifespans, and stronger returns.
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How Does Defect Scan & Repair Work?
DS&R is a multi-stage, intelligent workflow built to uncover and resolve issues beyond what standard tools detect:
Deep Media Scan
Goes far beyond SMART tests by locating unstable or marginal sectors, verifying the entire user space, and flagging weaknesses.
Reallocation & Recovery
Uses manufacturer-level protocols to remap or merge defective sectors. Unlike generic G-List methods, this is advanced, model-specific defect management.
Write-Watermark Verification
Genesis writes and verifies watermarks before and after processes to confirm data integrity and ensure repaired sectors are fully functional.
Certify & Grade
Every drive undergoes a final qualification test, verifying read/write stability, generating a full SMART dump, and assigning a Guardian Health score.
Why It’s Different
Genesis DS&R is more than diagnostics – it’s full defect repair and secure erasure in one workflow.
- OEM-Level Commands – Goes deeper than generic tools by using vendor-specific protocols for HDD and SSD recovery.
- Erasure + Repair Combined – Wipes to NIST SP 800-88, NCSC, CESG or TCG standards, while simultaneously repairing and regrading drives.
- Automated & Flexible – Works automatically or can be customised via Dynamic Schedules, giving ITADs and refurbishers full control.
- Real-World ROI – Customers routinely recover 20–60% more drives that others would scrap – improving both sustainability and profitability.
How Defect Scan & Repair Fits into Your Process
When integrated into the Genesis Restore ecosystem, DS&R unlocks maximum value for ITADs, brokers, and refurbishers handling loose drives. Supported methods include:
- Advanced Overwrite (NIST SP 800-88, NCSC, CESG, TCG)
- Proprietary OEM defect processing
- Sector reallocation, reformatting and PI-type adjustments (for SAS)
- Secure reversion for SED drives (where PSID is available)
By combining smart erasure, repair, grading, and audit trail reporting within the Genesis Portal, DS&R becomes a complete drive regeneration solution.
The Bottom Line
Defect Scan & Repair is not just a test – it’s a full regeneration workflow.
It’s what sets Genesis apart from “software-only” tools or generic JBOD solutions, giving you
Higher drive yields
Better reporting and compliance
Greater resale value
Proven sustainability gains
Don’t just erase. Repair, recover, and profit – with Defect Scan & Repair from Genesis.
Ready to maximise your drive recovery rates?
Contact our team today to learn how Genesis DS&R can help you recover more drives, cut waste, and boost ROI.
