12.8.2 Initializing/Uninitializing all Drives on a Controller

To initialize or uninitialize all disk drives (or SSDs) on a controller, use the Initialize/Uninitialize Physical Devices wizard to clear the meta-data on all drives at once.

To initialize or uninitialize drives with the wizard:

  1. In the Enterprise View, select a controller.
  2. On the ribbon, in the Physical Device group, click Initialize.
    The Initialize/Uninitialize Physical Devices wizard opens.
  3. Select Initialize or Uninitialize, then click Next.
  4. Select drives on the controller to initialize or uninitialize, then click Next.
  5. Review the Summary, then click Finish.