Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide

Erasing SED/ISE device data using web interface

1. In the iDRAC Web interface, go to Storage > Overview > Physical Disks.
   The Physical Disk page is displayed.
2. From the Controller drop-down menu, select the controller to view the associated devices.
3. From the drop-down menus, select Cryptographic Erase for one or more SED/ISEs.
   If you have selected Cryptographic Erase and you want to view the other options in the drop-down menu, then select Action and then click the drop-down menu to view the other options.
4. From the Apply Operation Mode drop-down menu, select one of the following options:
   • Apply Now — Select this option to apply the actions immediately with no system reboot required.
   • At Next Reboot — Select this option to apply the actions during the next system reboot.
   • At Scheduled Time — Select this option to apply the actions at a scheduled day and time:
     • Start Time and End Time — Click the calendar icons and select the days. From the drop-down menus, select the time. The action is applied between the start time and end time.
     • From the drop-down menu, select the type of reboot:

       • No Reboot (Manually Reboot System)

       • Graceful Shutdown

       • Force Shutdown

       • Power Cycle System (cold boot)

5. Click Apply.
   If the job is not created, a message indicating that the job creation was not successful is displayed. Also, the message ID and the recommended response action is displayed.

   If the job is created successfully, a message indicating that the job ID is created for the selected controller is displayed. Click Job Queue to view the progress of the job in the Job Queue page.

   If pending operation is not created, an error message is displayed. If pending operation is successful and job creation is not successful, then an error message is displayed.