This isn't a Linux-specific question, but I'm hoping the Dell Linux community has enough experience/insight to offer some suggestions.
We have many PowerEdge servers, mostly 1950, R410 and R610 models. Most are running two disks in a RAID-1 (mirrored) setup using the PERC 5/i, 6/i or LSI SAS 1068E controllers. We decided that we'd like to have spare drives for all of our servers, on the chance that one dies. My question is: to order spares of the exact same Dell part number is quite expensive. In the event we have to use a spare, is it safe to use any drive that matches size and interface? One example: Dell part number JW551, with description "Hard Drive, 750G, ES3, 7.2K, 3.5 SGT2, Galaxy". These aren't available on the website, but we got a quote for a (refurbished) model that was over $500. But, ultimately, it's just a 750 GB SATA drive. I can buy a brand new 750 GB SATA drive for $150 or less. I was just wondering what folks' thoughts are on this matter. What are the risks involved in using non-exact---but properly spec'ed---replacement drives? Thanks! Matt _______________________________________________ Linux-PowerEdge mailing list [email protected] https://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-poweredge Please read the FAQ at http://lists.us.dell.com/faq
