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WANTED: Reformatted Disc(s) for 1U server

macas2k

macas2k

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Hi,

I would either like to buy 1 X 750GB/ 1TB to go with the basic 3 X 750GB that I have or 4 X 2TB discs to increase capacity. I am using the standard 1U server.

Discs need to be empty/ re-initiallised so I can use them in my 1U server.

Many thanks.
 
...if you find a set of (4) 2Tb drives that came out of a 1u server they won't need to be invalidated, they'll just drop straight into your server as a file system.
 
That, and you will need to arrange for an empty chasis w/ replication ... unless you plan to just manually re-import everything. *shudder*

Then again, if you are willing to get 4x2, why not just go the disc cartridge upgrade program route?
 
Disc upgrade

Hi,
I could do the upgrade but it costs 7500 use in Europe. Want to see what is available before I commit to this.
Thanx for advice, 4 discs in a matched set also would be great.
Cheers.
 
I don't know if this facility is still available but it used to be possible to rent a server from K via a dealer to enable a replication to take place.

It might worth checking with your dealer if you have a lot of discs to re-import.
 
1U Server discs

Hi,
I have 3 X 1U servers so not too worried about having the ability to replicate. One server is empty with 3 X 750GB discs - this is why I want either 1 X 750GB or 4 X 2TB (or even 4 X 1TB) as I have no content on that server.
Many thanks.
 
Hi macas,

I have 3 750GB hard drives that have not been reinitialized. They came out of a 3U server, replaced with 2TB drives. I don't know how to format them.

E-mail me if you'd like to make an offer... thinkrick at gmail.com

Thanks,
Rick
 
thinkrick said:
Hi macas,

I have 3 750GB hard drives that have not been reinitialized....I don't know how to format them...
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I don't think the 750's can be invalidated, they're too old now...in which case they need to be kept together as a file system. Hence I suspect they might not be suitable for this application.
 
thinkrick said:
Hi macas, .......... I don't know how to format them........Thanks,
Rick
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This is done by sending the disks to K to be reinitialized. Contact your dealer, or K Support directly, to get the details. The disks cannot be used by anyone else until they are reinitialized (unless all of your disks are going into an empty Server).


Jim
 
Jim, Kaleidescape won't invalidate 750GB discs anymore. I tried to get mine done, they said no.
 
Is it K policy now not to reinitialize disks that are beyond their maximum warranty period?
 
This is not a new development. Prior to having any discs invalidated you must provide Kaleidescape with the serial numbers of the discs, and they will then advise which ones can be accepted for invalidation and which can't. Their age is the determining factor, I think 3 years? My understanding is all 750GB discs are now too old to qualify for invalidation.

I could be wrong about this, but I think the only options for 750GB discs now are to:
1. keep them together as a functional file system, or
2. send them to Kaleidescape for a like-for-like exchange (whether the disc works or not doesn't matter), or
3. send them to Kaleidescape with their server and have them exchanged for new discs and a refurbished server.
 
Hi,
I have 3 X 750 already so the above discs are not really an option. Ideally a set of drives above this size as this is what I have already. Many thanks for all the advice.
 
I'm in a similar position to you. I have 2 file systems of 750GB discs that aren't much use to me any more. Your choices are limited, option #3 in my post above is about all you can do, or buy some 2TB on the used market and either re-import or borrow another server and replicate.
 
Hi,
Yes, I have 3 X 1U servers. I ideally want some 2TB drives as you say above.
Cheers,
 
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