format
Format the hard disk on the FortiManager 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, VPN & Update Manager databases, and log data on the FortiManager system’s hard drive. The FortiManager 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 ext4 file system. |
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<disk_partition_2> |
Format hard disk partition 2 (static) |
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<disk_partition_2-ext4> |
Format hard disk partition 2 (static) with ext4 file system. |
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<disk_partition_3> |
Format hard disk partition 3 (dynamic) |
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<disk_partition_3-ext4> |
Format hard disk partition 3 (dynamic) with ext4 file system. |
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<disk_partition_4> |
Format hard disk partition 4 (misc) |
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<disk_partition_4-ext4> |
Format hard disk partition 4 (misc) with 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. Range: 1 to 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 FortiManager models that support RAID. Press Enter to show available RAID levels. |