Disk Drives While handling Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) disks: NetApp has established procedures for the management of Hard Disk Drives returned through the RMA process from the point of shi...Disk Drives While handling Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) disks: NetApp has established procedures for the management of Hard Disk Drives returned through the RMA process from the point of shipment through testing, overwriting, and final disposition. At no point in this process do any NetApp or NetApp-contracted personnel access customer data residing on a returned drive. For more information regarding this process, refer to the Hard Disk Drive RMA & Data Overwriting Process page.
Applies to Element software Description This KB described the steps for erasing all data from drives in an Element cluster. Residual data can be removed from drives that are listed in the Available Dr...Applies to Element software Description This KB described the steps for erasing all data from drives in an Element cluster. Residual data can be removed from drives that are listed in the Available Drives list. This process uses a SecurityEraseUnit command to write a predetermined pattern to the drive and resets the encryption key on the drive. The drive shows a status of erasing while the drive is being secure-erased. This process is available only through the API.
Applies to ONTAP Non-encrypting SSD Description If planning to repurpose non-encrypting SSDs follow this procedure to ensure minimal impact to wear life.
