How to Erase Your Boot Hard Disk

If your server's boot disk has a pre-existing operating system you no longer want, you can erase it as described in this section.

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 Connecting to the System Console 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

Proceed to Creating a Virtual Disk.