145 GB disk in MA8000 / HSG80

[M. Gjaltema]

Hello all,

Is it possible to add 148 GB disks to a MA8000 (with HSG80 controllers).

Thank you very much!

[Uwe Zessin · Accepted solution]

Yes, ACS V8.6 with current patch level or ACS V8.7, again with current patch level should do it. Remember that you are still limited to a maximum unit size of 1 TeraBytes.

[M. Gjaltema]

Is it also required to check the firmware of the disk, or can I just plug-in the disk?

[Uwe Zessin]

Marcel,
so far I never had a need to update firmware. There should be a list of supported disk drives in the release notes of each platform kit, but I think they have not been updated for quite some time.

If you want to go absolutely safe, then I am afraid you have to talk to HP support.

[Ray Ball]

We've used these disks in our EMA12000/HSG80 for quite some time. I believe the HSG80 firmware should be your only concern.