Server HDD Monitoring
Monitors disk usage to warn before storage is exhausted.
Requires PRO plan.
When to use
- When disk fill-up can break databases, logs or application deployments.
- For mission-critical servers where free space matters.
When to choose another type
- For pure availability use HTTP, Ping or Port.
- If you cannot install monitoring script on server, this task is not available.
Form fields
| Field | Meaning | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Display name of the check. | Identify server or mount point. | /var on production |
| Max HDD, % | Threshold for alerting. | Choose the point where free space is considered critically low. | 85 |
| Timeout | Delay allowed for script data. | Allow enough time for regular script execution. | 5 minutes |
| Interval | Expected check frequency. | Match interval to your server script schedule. | 1 minute |
When it becomes an issue
- Disk usage exceeds configured limit.
- Server script does not send data in time.