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September 30th, 2019 07:00

Failed disk

I have a failed disk on an Equallogic PS110  device, however support for this equipment has ended.

buy a disk with the same specifications to execute the replacement however, once you make the change The controller does not recognize the disk, sending a message of: “the unit in cabinet 0, the unit is not compatible with this matrix. contact your matrix support with the model number
According to notes from their forums I found that it can be cause of the firmware level.

Does the firmware upgrade apply to the entire controller or only to the disk?
What are the requirements that I must take into account?
Is DELL technical support necessary?
It should be noted that the new disk has a higher level

I hope you can help me

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September 30th, 2019 08:00

Best bet would probably be going to eBay and doing a search for the Dell P/N and specifying EqualLogic in the search as the same Dell P/N can be used for Compellent and regular servers I've noticed.

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September 30th, 2019 12:00

Hello, 

 There is no way to may an OEM, or other non-compatible drive, compatible with EQL SANs.  They are made specifically for EQL/Dell by the MFR.  No way to correct that post mfr. 

 Re: EQl/SC.  That's not true in all cases.  Earlier arrays only worked with EQL branded drives.  Also, other "Dell" drives from an MD/ME or PowerEdge server do NOT work in EQL or SC arrays either.   

 You will need to find a 3rd party vendor that has proper "EQL" drives. 

 Regards,

Don 

 

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