Apple Drive modules/hard drive options

[david.russo]

Is there any compatibility problems using non-Apple, OEM drives in a ADM? We have a Xserve G4 running now..

We have a possible drive problem using a 180GB IBM Deskstar drive and was wondering what the problems might be if we use a generic drive in the module. The full Apple drives obviously are quite expensive and we don’t know if we would just spin our wheels using Non-Apple certified parts. We had that problem when we had to replace the optical drive in the XSERVE. Could NOT get 3 different drive to work until we got the “official” Apple OEM drive.

Is a drive a drive (parts is parts) in this case? Any adverse problems with the Tiger Server OS and a generic drive..

Thanks loads..

Dave Russo
CAT2 Online Internet Services LLC

[Anonymous]

Greetings,

I’m looking to find a “spare drive” option for one of four 180 GB Hitachi Deskstar Harddrives in our XServe G4’s. I’m a little more panicked than usual as this morning one of the 250GB drives on our xraid took a dump this morning.

Unseating and re-seating the drive didn’t bring it up, luckily we had a spare 250GB drive. I noticed however that our xserve which is loaded with 4x180GB drive modules doesn’t have a spare and there aren’t any more for sale as the item has been discontinued. So I’m trying to figure out if I can simply put in another 180GB drive in its place. I’ve figured out how to take out the drive without destroying the module and know that I can find the raw drive online as well. However, I’m noticing that the drives originally there say “Apple HDD Firmware 200X” So I’m trying to find information if Apple has actually HAS customized the firmware.

The server is out of warranty and has no extended warranty either so I’m trying to figure out my “spare” drive options, please let me know if you’ve tried anything and your findings.

thanks,

erg8t

[Anonymous]

I just wanted to post this for the record for everyone to see. I just hunted down Dave Russo thanks to him putting down his REAL name and Company online in his posting!

So for anyone wondering you CAN put ANY capacity drive in the the Apple Drive Modules. I haven’t done this myself however Dave has after calling him up and talking to him he says it can be done. So I can now breath a sigh of relief and just purchase some 180 GB and 250 GB RAW drives.

sure they aren’t APPLICIOUSLY certified, but neither is my server anymore since its out of warranty…

THANK YOU DAVE!

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