Re: OT: Server Harddrive suggestions

Don Calfa wrote:
> OK, I have this Compaq Proliant 5500 with those 18.2 GB HDD's. I
> usually keep one spare and last week, I needed it.
> So a HDD was bad in the array, these are hot swap so I unwrap the HDD
> and insert and it's bad.
> I bought these used with a 90 Day warranty so a return is out.
> I order a new HDD and that one works.
>
> My question, what can I do with these bad drives? Does anyone know of a
> place that will take 2 drives for 1 good spare?
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Some drives are covered by manufacturer's warranty, usually 3 years or
so. I've replaced/exchanged Western Digital and Fugitsu drives in the past.

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