FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server
User Guide
Figure 9-19 Querying drive information
Step 5 Write all 0s to the drive to be cleared.
Command: badblocks -swft 0
Example: badblocks -swft 0 /dev/sdb
Figure 9-20 Clearing data (example)
Step 6 Remove the drive.
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● The drive letters vary with the storage media (HDD, SSD, and USB flash drive). Ensure
that the drive letter that you entered is correct.
● This operation takes time.
● If the command fails to execute, contact technical support.
After the data is cleared, do not restart or reinstall the server. Otherwise, the system will
reload data to the drives during the startup of the server.
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