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SANtricity System Manager list Invaild Drive format after adding an expansion shelf

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NetApp E-Series 

Issue

  • SANtricity System Manager is no longer accessible on either controller and is listing Invaild Drive format
  • All drives in the expansion shelf are reporting offline / drive erased / incompatible

      Drive at Shelf 1, Drawer 1, Bay 9
      Status:                  Offline
      Cause:                   Drive erased
      Mode:                    Incompatible

  • vdmShowDriveList reports the drives as Inc/UnA/Off

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