How to Erase Your Boot Hard Disk

Your server might have the Solaris OS preinstalled on the hard drive. If so, you must erase it before installing Linux.

Before You Begin

Obtain a copy of the Tools and Drivers CD before starting this procedure.

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Caution - This procedure erases all data from the hard drive. Back up any data you wish to save before starting this procedure.

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1. Back up any data on the hard drive that you want to save.
2. Insert the Tools and Drivers CD into the server's CD/DVD drive.

   If your server does not have a CD/DVD drive, use the remote console (JavaRConsole). See How to Connect Remotely Using the ILOM Web Interface in Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide.

3. Boot the system from the Tools and Drivers CD.

   The tools and drivers main menu appears.

4. Select Erase Primary Boot Hard Disk from the main menu.

   This erases all partitions currently on the primary hard drive except for the diagnostic partition. If the diagnostic partition is present, it is not erased.

Next Steps

• How to Create a Virtual Disk

• How to Set the Boot Drive