Hey guys, I have an SCv3020 storage system that I'm initializing, but the disks I install are being detected as ManagedForeign. I can’t perform a factory reset either via the web interface or the Storage Manager Client. Is there any way to factory reset it through the console?
I have tried several disk combinations, with model 1XJ203-158 it tells me that they are already managed, with P/N HDEBL40DAB51 (they are not enterprise plus) it tells me Unassigned but the startup process does not recognize them as active. Finally I have tried with other disks P/N 1GR201-157 and it tells me that they are down. In all cases they are new disks
With the Managed Foreign that is just stating that the drives were used on another system before. Now if the data isn't important that is on the drives then you can do the following
Step 1: Identify the Foreign Disk Log in to the SCv3020 GUI as an administrator. Navigate to Storage > Disks . Look for the foreign disk in the list of disks.
Step 2: Clear the Foreign Disk Select the foreign disk and click on Clear Foreign Configuration . Confirm that you want to clear the foreign configuration. This will remove any existing configuration on the disk. Wait for the operation to complete. This may take a few minutes.
Step 3: Verify the Disk Status After clearing the foreign configuration, verify that the disk status has changed to "Unassigned" or "Available". You can now use the disk as a new disk or assign it to a storage pool.
Alternatively, you can use the CLI to clear a managed foreign disk. Here is an example:
sccli /disk clearForeignConfig <disk_id>
Replace <disk_id> with the ID of the foreign disk you want to clear.
Let me know how it goes and if this helps.
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I can't perform the deletion via the web because the SAN is in the initial configuration state. I'm having these issues with the recommended commands via the CLI.
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Posted August 19th, 2025 02:24
Hi,
To confirm, can you provide me the disk DPN# that you have installed into the storage.
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