Users Guide

A new partition is created. By default, the created partition is read-only. This command is case
sensitive for the image file name extension. If the file name extension is in upper case, for example
FOO.ISO instead of FOO.iso, then the command returns a syntax error.
NOTE: This feature is not supported in local RACADM.
NOTE: Creating vFlash partition from an image file located on the CFS or NFS IPv6 enabled
network share is not supported.
Formatting a partition
You can format an existing partition on the vFlash SD card based on the type of file system. The
supported file system types are EXT2, EXT3, FAT16, and FAT32. You can only format partitions of type
Hard Disk or Floppy, and not CD. You cannot format read-only partitions.
Before creating a partition from an image file, ensure that:
• You have Access Virtual Media privilege.
• The card is initialized.
• The card is not write-protected.
• An initialize operation is not being performed on the card.
To format vFlash partition:
1. In iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → Server → vFlash → Format.
The Format Partition page is displayed.
2. Enter the required information and click Apply.
For information about the options, see the iDRAC Online Help.
A warning message indicating that all the data on the partition will be erased is displayed.
3. Click OK.
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
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