I recently acquired Toshiba PX05SRQ384B drives from a reseller, which were previously used in a NetApp appliance. These drives are FIPS encrypted, and I have encountered difficulties in unlocking and formatting them for reuse.
I have attempted to format and unlock the drives using both a Synology system and a TrueNAS system, without success. I also tried the manufacturer reset functionality, but this did not resolve the issue.
Given the circumstances, I kindly request anyone who has a lab for me to send the drives over and use NetApp’s SANtricity Storage Manager software to unlock and reuse these drives. I understand the importance of adhering to security protocols and am seeking guidance on the most feasible way to get these drives operational.
I have invested nearly $20,000 in acquiring these drives and am eager to integrate them into my storage infrastructure. Your support in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Please let me know if this is possible and any steps I need to take to proceed.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.