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The format disk dialog does a quick format of the specified disk.  It also clears all encryption settings and partitions from the specified device.  Optionally one can scrub the specified device using a DoD or other multi-pass secure format process.
The format disk dialog does a quick format of the specified disk.  It also clears all encryption settings and partitions from the specified device.  Optionally one can scrub the specified device using a DoD or other multi-pass secure format process.
<br><br>'''Note:''' Choosing the Shred Data option can significantly impact time requirements.
<br><br>'''Note:''' Choosing the Shred Data option can significantly impact time requirements.
'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Physical Disks --> Physical Disk --> Format ''(toolbar)''


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[[File:Format Phy Dsk.jpg]]

Revision as of 23:32, 19 July 2018

The format disk dialog does a quick format of the specified disk. It also clears all encryption settings and partitions from the specified device. Optionally one can scrub the specified device using a DoD or other multi-pass secure format process.

Note: Choosing the Shred Data option can significantly impact time requirements.

Navigation: Storage Management --> Physical Disks --> Physical Disk --> Format (toolbar)


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