PowerEdge T410 - Seagate Drives?

I have a customer with a 6 year old PE T410 server (PERC6 RAID5) with 750GB Nearline SAS drives.  These drives are Dell-branded ST3750630SS drives (3Gbps, 7.2K),  One of the drives failed, and I cannot find an exact replacement drive match, since they were apparently rare.  I could probably track down  a 1TB drive from the same Seagate family, but it would also be at least 6 years old.  I need to stabilize the array while I am exploring new server options with the customer.

I know with the MD NAS products, Dell firmware on the drives is critical.  However, with the T410 and the PERC6 controller, would I be OK using a new Seagate-branded ST1000NM0023 (1TB 7.2K 6Gbps Near Line SAS Enterprise drive) as a replacement drive for this RAID 5 array?

Thanks
shapvAsked:
Who is Participating?
I wear a lot of hats...

"The solutions and answers provided on Experts Exchange have been extremely helpful to me over the last few years. I wear a lot of hats - Developer, Database Administrator, Help Desk, etc., so I know a lot of things but not a lot about one thing. Experts Exchange gives me answers from people who do know a lot about one thing, in a easy to use platform." -Todd S.

Wayne88Commented:
I can't confirm that but I did also thought as long as I use the same size or bigger nearline SAS drive as a replacement then it should be fine.  Maybe someone who had done it can comment.
0
rindiCommented:
Get the disks directly from Dell, as your disks need Dell firmware.
0

Experts Exchange Solution brought to you by

Your issues matter to us.

Facing a tech roadblock? Get the help and guidance you need from experienced professionals who care. Ask your question anytime, anywhere, with no hassle.

Start your 7-day free trial
shapvAuthor Commented:
I guess that I will go with a 1TB Dell branded drive and hope for the best in terms of compatibility.
0
Ultimate Tool Kit for Technology Solution Provider

Broken down into practical pointers and step-by-step instructions, the IT Service Excellence Tool Kit delivers expert advice for technology solution providers. Get your free copy now.

Download your Guide
PowerEdgeTechIT ConsultantCommented:
Usually, enterprise drives will work fine, but I would recommend doing all or nothing (all certified or all non-certified) - seen too many issues possibly attributed to mixing them. You don't have to get the same model - just need a Dell-certified drive of any size larger than the original (all certified drives, regardless of make/model, have compatible firmware).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C6KFVD8/
0
DavidPresidentCommented:
Just call dell and ask them what to buy. they'll be happy to give you the appropriate QUALIFIED replacement.     Your customer got 5 years out of those disks, you can't argue with that level of success.  Get the right disks with proper firmware.
0
DavidPresidentCommented:
P.S. As I have a NDA and access to release notes of those disks, as well as the firmware, I assure you that even if you had the right disk, you can have the wrong firmware, and wrong mode page settings that put your data at risk.
0
PowerEdgeTechIT ConsultantCommented:
Suggest closing, accepting best answers to the question.
0
It's more than this solution.Get answers and train to solve all your tech problems - anytime, anywhere.Try it for free Edge Out The Competitionfor your dream job with proven skills and certifications.Get started today Stand Outas the employee with proven skills.Start learning today for free Move Your Career Forwardwith certification training in the latest technologies.Start your trial today
Storage Hardware

From novice to tech pro — start learning today.

Question has a verified solution.

Are you are experiencing a similar issue? Get a personalized answer when you ask a related question.

Have a better answer? Share it in a comment.