9.7 Erasing an Encrypted Logical Drive

You can crypto erase the data on any encrypted logical drive in the Optimal state. Crypto erase performs an instant/quick erase. The logical drive remains in the Enterprise View and ready to store new data.

Optionally, you can crypto erase an array, to erase the data on all encrypted logical drives on the array.

CAUTION: When you crypto erase a logical drive, you lose all data on that drive.

To crypto erase a logical drive:

  1. In the Enterprise View, select a controller, then select an encrypted logical drive or array.
  2. On the ribbon, in the Logical Device group or Array group, click Crypto Erase.

    The Crypto Erase Logical Device window opens.

  3. Click Erase.