Originally Posted by
Ao1
OK I have a theory. Samsung support stated that:
The raw value on this attribute [177] is how many times it can prolong the life of a specific block.
Assuming the normal value is the MWI the raw value should be 3,000 by the time it gets to 1. It’s not quiet working out that way. I will end up with more than 3,000 by the time I get to MWI 1. I think the raw value above 3,000 might therefore reflect the amount of times that a P/E cycle was avoided due to block management.
What do you reckon?
For my data retention test I have to decide; do I get to MWI 1 or do I use the RAW value of 3,000?