Installation Manual

• The vFlash functionality is enabled.
• The card is not write-protected.
• The partition is not attached.
• An initialize operation is not being performed on the card.
Deleting Existing Partitions Using Web Interface
To delete an existing partition:
1. In the iDRAC7 Web interface, go to Overview → Server → vFlash → Manage.
The Manage Partitions page is displayed.
2. In the Delete column, click the delete icon for the partition that you want to delete.
A message is displayed indicating that this action permanently deletes the partition.
3. Click OK.
The partition is deleted.
Deleting Existing Partitions Using RACADM
To delete partitions:
1. Open a telnet, SSH, or Serial console to the system and log in.
2. Enter the following commands:
– To delete a partition:
racadm vflashpartition delete -i 1
– To delete all partitions, re-initialize the vFlash SD card.
Downloading Partition Contents
You can download the contents of a vFlash partition in the .img or .iso format to the:
• Managed system (where iDRAC7 is operated from)
• Network location mapped to a management station.
Before downloading the partition contents, make sure that:
• You have Access Virtual Media privileges.
• The vFlash functionality is enabled.
• An initialize operation is not being performed on the card.
• For a read-write partition, it must not be attached.
To download the contents of the vFlash partition:
1. In the iDRAC7 Web interface, go to Overview → Server → vFlash → Download.
The Download Partition page is displayed.
2. From the Label drop-down menu, select a partition that you want to download and click Download.
NOTE: All existing partitions (except attached partitions) are displayed in the list. The first partition is selected
by default.
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