format
Format the hard disk on the FortiAnalyzer system. You can select to perform a secure (deep-erase) format which overwrites the hard disk with random data. You can also specify the number of time to erase the disks.
Syntax
execute format <disk | disk-ext3 | disk-ext4> <RAID level> deep-erase <erase-times>
When you run this command, you will be prompted to confirm the request.
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Executing this command will erase all device settings/images, databases, and log data on the FortiAnalyzer system’s hard drive. The FortiAnalyzer device’s IP address, and routing information will be preserved. |
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Description |
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<disk | disk-ext3 | disk-ext4> |
Select to format the hard disk or format the hard disk with ext3 or ext4 file system. |
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deep-erase |
Overwrite the hard disk with random data. Selecting this option will take longer than a standard format. |
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<erase-times> |
Number of times to overwrite the hard disk with random data (1 - 35, default = 1). |
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<RAID level> |
Enter the RAID level to be set on the device. This option is only available on FortiAnalyzer models that support RAID. Enter |