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wdowling
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Disks for AX150

Hi,

I've got two EMC Clarion AX150 storage servers and I'm looking to add more disks. Instead of using the Dell site which SATA disks cost a fortune I assume I can install any SATA-II internal drive and they will work fine? Or do Dell have any proprietory measures put in place to prevent this?

Thanks!

Will

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glynnd1
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Morning Will,

I do know that EMC Symmetrix and Clariion CX systems use different custom firmwares on their disks. I don't know if the AX150 uses custom firmware or not. Your best bet may be to look to ebay or other sources for pre-owned AX disks.

David

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No. You need correct disks for the box. Generic disks won't work. They won't be recognized after initial probing.

eBay offers some opportunities. If you're using eBay, I'd definitely consider having a hot spare in the box.

Andy

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