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12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
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March 2014
Chapter 4: Ctrl-R Utility
Managing Storage Configurations
For Non–SEDs, the erase operation consists of a series of write operations to a drive that overwrites every
user-accessible sector of the drive with specified patterns. It can be repeated in multiple passes using different data
patterns for enhanced security. The erase operation is performed as a background task.
Perform the following steps to erase data on Non SEDs:
1. Navigate to the Drive Management screen, select a physical drive and press the F2 key.
2. Navigate to Drive Erase , and press Enter.
A menu appears displaying the following modes:
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Simple : Specifies a single pass operation that writes pattern A to the physical drive.
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Normal : Species a three pass erase operation that first overwrites the physical drive content with random
values, then overwrite sit with pattern A and then overwrite sit with pattern B.
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Thorough : Specifies a nine pass erase operation that repeats Normal erase thrice.
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Stop Erase : This option is disabled. This option is disabled at first. Once the erase operation begins, this
options is enabled.
3. Select a mode and press Enter.
On selecting Simple , Normal , or Thorough , a confirmation dialog appears
4. Press Yes on the confirmation dialog to proceed with the drive erase operation.
Once the Drive Erase operation has started, you are intimated with the progress of the operation. Also, the
Simple , Normal , and Thorough modes are disabled and the Stop Erase mode is enabled.