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Start drive erase

The start drive erase command erases all of the data from one or more drives.

Supported Arrays​

This command applies to an individual DE2000H, DE4000H, DE4000F, DE6000H, or DE6000F storage array.

Roles​

To execute this command on an storage array, you must have the Security Admin role.

Context​

Run this command only if you want to permanently remove all data on a drive. If the drive is secure-enabled, the start drive erase command option performs a cryptographic erase and resets the drive's security attributes back to secure-capable.

注
The erase operation cannot be undone. Make sure you select the correct drive when using this command.

Syntax​

start drive [trayID,[drawerID,]slotID] | drives[trayID1,[drawerID1,]slotID1 ... trayIDn,
[drawerIDn,]slotIDn] erase

Parameters​

ParameterDescription
drive or drives

For high-capacity drive trays, specify the tray ID value, the drawer ID value, and the slot ID value for the drive. For low-capacity drive trays, specify the tray ID value and the slot ID value for the drive. Tray ID values are 0 to 99 . Drawer ID values are 1 to 5 .

All slot ID maximums are 24. Slot ID values either begin at 0 or 1, depending on the tray model. Drive trays compatible with DE2000H / DE4000H / DE6000H controllers have slot ID numbers starting at 0.

Enclose the tray ID value, the drawer ID value, and the slot ID value in square brackets ([ ]).

注意
The drives list cannot contain all of the drives in the storage array, or the command will be rejected.

Minimum Firmware Level​

11.70.1