Xserve: How to Locally Erase (Reformat) a Hard Disk
This document describes how to locally reformat Xserve's hard disk.
Products Affected
Xserve
Follow the steps outlined below if you wish to reformat Xserve's hard disk, and you have physical access to the server.
Important: In order to follow these steps, you must have physical access to Xserve. You cannot perform this procedure remotely. A a keyboard and monitor must be connected to the server before you begin.
Warning: Reformatting or reinitializing the hard disk erases all information stored on it. Make sure you have a backup of all files you may have created and any preinstalled software that came with Xserve.
Important: In order to follow these steps, you must have physical access to Xserve. You cannot perform this procedure remotely. A a keyboard and monitor must be connected to the server before you begin.
- Start up Xserve from the Installation CD or DVD first and open Disk Utility from the first Installation screen.
- Click the Erase tab from the Disk Utility screen.
- Select appropriate options from this screen and click OK to begin reformatting the hard disk.
Warning: Reformatting or reinitializing the hard disk erases all information stored on it. Make sure you have a backup of all files you may have created and any preinstalled software that came with Xserve.