2650 continuous beeping

[Patrick_Boyd at Dell.com]

You can disable the Patrol Read feature using OMSA 5.2 or from the
controller BIOS if you do not wish to use this feature.

-----Original Message-----
From: linux-poweredge-bounces at dell.com
[mailto:linux-poweredge-bounces at dell.com] On Behalf Of Nils Juergens
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 8:22 AM
To: linux-poweredge-Lists
Subject: Re: 2650 continuous beeping

Hello,

Ernie Buford schrieb:

> I did get OMSA installed... and as warned in the manual, it shows the
> abandoned drive as "ready", although the truth is that it is probably
no
> longer reliable.  What's the best way to test this drive without
disturbing
> the array, or would I be better off just replacing it?

Oh, we have seen that a lot with our 3DC and a PV220S. I highly
recommend replacing the drive.

Make sure you have a good backup at all times, and install all firmware
upgrades if you haven't done so already, although you may see
performance degradation (as we have) due to the patrol read feature the
new firmware might bring.

good luck,
Nils

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