Typically disks from major mfg's use a custom firmware. I've used both HP and IBM systems in the past and they both had specific firmware versions on them.
-----Original Message----- From: Stuart Tonge [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 2:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IBM System Storage disks? Hi all, I have been to a new site where they are using IBM system storage DS4700 storage arrays. I'm not that familiar with IBM kit and their website seems somewhat circular, but from what I can see it's just a disk array with a bit of resilience built in. Does anyone know if the devices require IBM disks? Or if there's a good reason to use them over standard disks? Purchasing tells me that IBM disks are at least 600% more expensive that the average SATA disk. So, if it will work and there's no good reason not to, I was considering using different disk drives. Thanks all, Stu. ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
