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If a fast zeroed spare disks are added to a system with fast zeroing disabled, can they be used without physically reinitializing them?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • Fast zeroed spare disks
  • Fast zeroing disabled system

Answer

Yes.

  • Systems with fast zeroing disabled cannot perform fast zeroing.
  • Fast zeroed disks can be used on systems with fast zeroing disabled. 

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