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Erasing a Disk Using SED Erase

SED Erase erases all of the data on a locked or unlocked SED disk and removes the encryption password.

  1. Go to Storage & Snapshots > Storage > Disks/VJBOD.
  2. Select a SED disk.
  3. Click Actions, and then select SED Erase.

    The SED Erase window opens.

  4. Enter the disk's Physical Security ID (PSID).
    Tip:

    The PSID can usually be found on the disk label.

    If you cannot find the PSID, contact the disk manufacturer.

  5. Click Apply.