Lenovo ThinkServer RD650 User Manual page 250

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user-accessible sector of the drive with specified patterns. It can be repeated in multiple passes using different data
patterns for enhanced security. The sanitization technique is more secure than a simple format operation and is
commonly called a "clearing" operation, similar to the existing physical drive clear command.
Follow these steps to set physical drive properties.
1. In the Physical view, right click the Physical Drive node.
2. Select the Drive Erase option (Alt+E).
The Mode Selection - Drive Erase dialog appears.
Figure 141 Mode Selection - Drive Erase Window
3. You can select the various modes available under the Select the mode for Drive Erase operation.
Simple – (Alt+S). When you select this option and click OK, the Drive Erase message box appears.
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Figure 142 Drive Erase Message
Normal– (Alt+N). Select this option and click OK. The Drive Erase message, as shown in the previous figure,
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appears.
Thorough – (Alt+T). Select this option and click OK. The Drive Erase message, as shown in the previous
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figure, appears.
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