Intel VROC Mixed SSD Types

[Larry_R]

Can encrypted and non-encrypted SSD drives be mixed if encryption isn't enabled in the BIOS or in VROC management? Are the any KB articles that reference this?

[Fikri_Intel]

Hi Larry_R,

Thank you for contacting Intel.

We appreciate you reaching out to us regarding the reported issue. To assist you more effectively and provide an accurate solution, we kindly request the following details:

1- What system model are you currently using? Brand/Model

2- Please elaborate more regarding the issue.

3- What are the system details?

Once we have this information, we will be able to guide you better and provide the appropriate support.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards,

Fikri_Intel

[Larry_R]

Good morning,

I am using a Dell Precision 5860 configured with a RAID 1 array using Intel VROC. Encryption is not enabled in the BIOS or in the VROC manager. The array currently consists of two 2 TB Western Digital SN8000S unencrypted SSDs. One of the drives has failed, and the replacement drive we received is a 2 TB Micron 3500 G44 OPAL 2 self-encrypting (SED) SSD.

Is a RAID 1 configuration that mixes an unencrypted SSD with an OPAL 2 self-encrypting SSD supported by Intel VROC and the Dell Precision 5860? If not, is there a recommended replacement drive that matches the existing unencrypted SSD configuration?