Users Guide

NOTE: Ensure that iSM is installed and running to perform the preparetoremove operation.
4. From the Apply Operation Mode drop-down menu, select Apply Now to apply the actions
immediately.
If there are jobs to be completed, then this option is grayed-out.
NOTE: For PCIe SSD devices, only the Apply Now option is available. This operation is not
supported in staged mode.
5. Click Apply.
If the job is not created, a message indicating that the job creation was not successful is displayed.
Also, the message ID and the recommended response action is displayed.
If the job is created successfully, a message indicating that the job ID is created for the selected
controller is displayed. Click Job Queue to view the progress of the job in the Job Queue page.
If pending operation is not created, an error message is displayed. If pending operation is successful
and job creation is not successful, then an error message is displayed.
Preparing to remove PCIe SSD using RACADM
To prepare the PCIeSSD drive for removal, run the following command:
racadm storage preparetoremove:<PCIeSSD FQDD>
To create the target job after executing preparetoremove command, run the following command:
racadm jobqueue create <PCIe SSD FQDD> -s TIME_NOW --realtime
To query the job ID returned, run the following command:
racadm jobqueue view -i <job ID>
For more information, see the iDRAC RACADM Command Line Reference Guide available at dell.com/
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Erasing PCIe SSD device data
Secure Erase permanently erases all data present on the disk. Performing a Cryptographic Erase on an
PCIe SSD overwrites all blocks and results in permanent loss of all data on the PCIe SSD. During
Cryptographic Erase, the host is unable to access the PCIe SSD. The changes are applied after system
reboot.
If the system reboots or experiences a power loss during cryptographic erase, the operation is canceled.
You must reboot the system and restart the process.
Before erasing PCIe SSD device data, make sure that:
• Lifecycle Controller is enabled.
• You have Server Control and Login privileges
NOTE:
• After the drive is erased, it displays in the operating system as online but it is not initialized. You
must re-initialize and re-format the drive before using it again.
• After you hot-plug a PCIe SSD, it may take several seconds to be displayed on the Web interface.
• Secure erase feature is not supported for hot-plugged PCIe SSDs.
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