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So - I am installing a MD3000i here at home for an ESXi Lab ( 2x Dell 2950's) and wanted to extend the storage a little bit to allow for file servers, etc virtualized.
The MD3000i does not support non-dell firmware drives. I was curious if there was a field engineer or debug bypass as there is in some of the higher end devices by Fujitsu and other vendors where you can bypass the firmware check/verification and use the drives as raw SAS/SATA devices.
Is anyone aware of any workarounds or debug modes that would allow this - or any loading of dell firmware on the supported drives so they will work?
Much appreciated!
The MD3000i does not support non-dell firmware drives. I was curious if there was a field engineer or debug bypass as there is in some of the higher end devices by Fujitsu and other vendors where you can bypass the firmware check/verification and use the drives as raw SAS/SATA devices.
Is anyone aware of any workarounds or debug modes that would allow this - or any loading of dell firmware on the supported drives so they will work?
Much appreciated!