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Dell Lifecycle Controller Graphical User Interface Version 2.05.05.05 For 13th Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers User's Guide

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Repurpose or retire system

On the 13th generation of PowerEdge servers, you can erase the system information using the Lifecycle Controller Repurpose or Retire System option. This feature permanently deletes server and storage-related data on selected components of a server before you repurpose or retire a server. The selected components are then returned to their default state. 
  • NOTE: The Repurpose or Retire System option resets the state of the inventory collection to Enabled, and then permanently deletes the iDRAC and BIOS configuration information, factory-shipped inventory, configurations, Lifecycle Log information (historical data and work notes), backup image file, non-volatile (NV) cache, vFlash card, operating system driver packs, and diagnostics. The hardware and software inventory data related to the system are deleted during this operation, however, they are recreated during the next restart of the server.
  • NOTE:

    • The Repurpose or Retire System feature does not allow deletion of iDRAC-related license information.

    • PERC NV cache and vFlash card are displayed only if PERC and vFlash cards are available on the server.
Use this feature to delete any sensitive data and configuration-related information when you need to:

  • Retire a managed system.

  • Reuse a managed system for a different application.

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