Formatting A Partition - Dell IDRAC6 User Manual

Table 15-3. Create Partition from Image File Page Options
Field
Index
Label
Emulation Type
Image Location

Formatting a Partition

You can format an existing partition on the vFlash SD card based on the type
of file system. The supported file system types are EXT2, EXT3, FAT16, and
FAT32. The standard SD card with limited vFlash features supports only the
FAT32 format.
You can only format Hard Disk or Floppy partitions. Formatting partition of
type CD is not supported. You cannot format read-only partitions.
NOTE:
You must have Access Virtual Media privileges to format partitions.
Before formating the partition, ensure the following:
• The card is enabled.
• The partition is not attached.
• The card is not write-protected.
• An initialize operation is not already being performed on the card.
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Configuring vFlash SD Card and Managing vFlash Partitions
Description
Select a partition index. Only unused indices are displayed
in the drop-down list. The lowest available index is selected
by default. You can change it to any other index value from
the drop-down list.
NOTE:
For the standard SD card, only index 1 is available.
Enter a unique label for the new partition. This can contain
up to six alphanumeric characters. Do not include spaces in
the label name. The characters are displayed in upper case.
NOTE:
For the standard SD card, the label name is VFLASH
and cannot be modified.
Select the emulation type for the partition from the drop-
down list. The available options are Floppy, Hard Disk, and
CD.
Click Browse and specify the image file location. Only .img
or .iso file types are supported.