MegaRAID Storage Manager Online Help System

Using the MegaRAID Advanced Software > Non-SED Secure Erase Support > Virtual Drive Erase

Virtual Drive Erase

The virtual drive erase operates on a specified virtual drive and overwrites all user-accessible locations. It supports non-zero patterns and multiple passes. Virtual drive erase optionally deletes the virtual drive and erases the data within the virtual drive’s LBA range. Virtual drive erase is a background operation, and it posts events to notify users of their progress.

Follow these steps to open the Virtual Drive Erase menu.

  1. In the Logical view, right -click the Virtual Drive node.
  2. Click on the Virtual Drive node, select top level navigation and click Go to.
  3. Select Virtual Drive and select Events & Response.
  4. The Virtual Drive Erase Menu opens, as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 122 Virtual Drive Erase Menu



The menu has the following options.


DB09-000202-05  37857-02  Rev. F  May 2011
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