How to reset HPE MSA 2050 to factory default

[MitchLincJafr]

Hello,  we have replaced the HPE MSA 2050 storate by a different model.

What I would like to do is to reset the HPE MSA 2050 to factory default to put it to a different use.  I've been trying to find information in the forum but have not find anything.  I tried removing the Volume, the disk-groups, ... but because there is a disk-group that is quarantined (QTCR), it does not allow me to remove anything.

Can anyone give me a hand, it will be greatly appreciated?

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1. HPE MSA 2050 Storage - Troubleshooting

2. HPE MSA 2050 SAN Storage - Spare Parts

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[Cali]

Hi,

the command "restore defaults" is your friend.

This command will restore default settings to the controllers and then restart each Management
Controller. Changes to host interface settings may cause loss of data availability and require some reconfiguration to
restore host access to volumes.

To delete the QTCR, I can send you a PM.

Cali

[JonPaul]

@MitchLincJafr 
Restore defaults will clean any configuration settings but if you have a quarantined disk-group then you will need HPE support to clear the drives.
If you can undo the reason for quarantine you could then remove the disk-group.

[MitchLincJafr]

Hello, I was able to dequarantine the disks by following the information on the link provided "HPE MSA 2050 Storage - Troubleshooting" and then resetting to factory default with the commands as well.

Thank you to everyone for their help!!!

[Sunitha_Mod]

Hello @MitchLincJafr,

That's excellent! 

We are extremely glad to know the problem has been resolved and we appreciate you for keeping us posted.