Users Guide

The selected partition is formatted to the specified file system type. An error message is displayed if:
• The card is write-protected.
• An initialize operation is already being performed on the card.
Viewing available partitions
Make sure that the vFlash functionality is enabled to view the list of available partitions.
Viewing available partitions using web interface
To view the available vFlash partitions, in the iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → Server → vFlash → Manage. The Manage
Partitions page is displayed listing the available partitions and related information for each partition. For information on the
partitions, see the iDRAC Online Help.
Viewing available partitions using RACADM
To view the available partitions and their properties using RACADM:
1. Open a Telnet, SSH, or Serial console to the system and log in.
2. Enter the following commands:
• To list all existing partitions and its properties:
racadm vflashpartition list
• To get the status of operation on partition 1:
racadm vflashpartition status -i 1
• To get the status of all existing partitions:
racadm vflashpartition status -a
NOTE: The -a option is valid only with the status action.
Modifying a partition
You can change a read-only partition to read-write or vice-versa. Before modifying the partition, make sure that:
• The vFlash functionality is enabled.
• You have Access Virtual Media privileges.
NOTE: By default, a read-only partition is created.
Modifying a partition using web interface
To modify a partition:
1. In the iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → Server → vFlash → Manage.
The Manage Partitions page is displayed.
2. In the Read-Only column:
• Select the checkbox for the partition(s) and click Apply to change to read-only.
• Clear the checkbox for the partition(s) and click Apply to change to read-write.
The partitions are changed to read-only or read-write, based on the selections.
NOTE: If the partition is of type CD, the state is read-only. You cannot change the state to read-write. If the
partition is attached, the check box is grayed-out.
Modifying a partition using RACADM
To view the available partitions and their properties on the card:
1. Log in to the system using telnet, SSH, or Serial console.
2. Use one of the following:
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