DDOS won't even let you. DD Shelves have specific firmware that DDOS checks against. You're better off using those shelves as leverage for a trade in. I don't have documentation on this per se, I've just been through this a couple times.
Here's a simple way to convince your boss: The VNX disks will be formatted in such a way that the Data Domain will not recognize them. The DD doesn't give you a "format" command that will refactor the disks, so you can't reset the disk geometry or erase the protected areas. It's the same reason why an off-the-shelf disk won't work in either product. Hopefully, it's as simple as telling him that!
mikuszed
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June 11th, 2015 09:00
Hey David,
DDOS won't even let you. DD Shelves have specific firmware that DDOS checks against. You're better off using those shelves as leverage for a trade in. I don't have documentation on this per se, I've just been through this a couple times.
Thanks,
-Ed
Davidtgnome
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June 11th, 2015 09:00
Its sort of what I assumed, But I figured I'd ask.
Now I just have to convince him he's nuts.
Davidtgnome
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June 11th, 2015 11:00
Trying for Dummy-Mode On?
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June 11th, 2015 11:00
Here's a simple way to convince your boss: The VNX disks will be formatted in such a way that the Data Domain will not recognize them. The DD doesn't give you a "format" command that will refactor the disks, so you can't reset the disk geometry or erase the protected areas. It's the same reason why an off-the-shelf disk won't work in either product. Hopefully, it's as simple as telling him that!