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Removing a locked SED storage pool or static volume

  1. Go to Storage & Snapshots > Storage > Storage/Snapshots.
  2. Select a locked SED storage pool or static volume.
  3. Click Manage, and then click Remove.

    The Removal Wizard window opens.

  4. Select a removal option.

    Option

    Description

    Unlock and remove pool, data, and saved key

    This option unlocks the SED disks in the storage pool or static volume, and then deletes all data. The storage pool or static volume is removed from the system.

    You must enter the encryption password.

    Remove pool without unlocking it

    This option removes the storage pool or static volume without unlocking the disks. The SED disks cannot be used again until you perform one of the following actions:

    • Unlock the disks. Go to Disks/VJBOD, click , and then select Recover > Scan and Attach Storage Pool.

    • Erase the disks using SED erase.

  5. Click Apply.

The system removes the locked SED storage pool or static volume.