5.8 Actions After Using Secure Eraser

After performing a secure erase, the system is ready for return or re-imaging.

If you plan to re-image the machine, you must perform the following steps:

1. Connect to and configure ILOM. See "Oracle ILOM – Quick Start" in the Oracle ILOM Getting Started Guide Firmware Release 4.0.x.

   Perform the following tasks:

   1. Connect to Oracle ILOM

   2. Log In to Oracle ILOM

   3. Modify Default Network Connectivity Settings

2. Re-image the system. Refer to Imaging a New System in Oracle Exadata Database Machine Installation and Configuration Guide.

If you are preparing to return the machine, refer to http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/take-back-and-recycling/index.html