NIM E-Series NCE Reset to factory defaults

[leam2]

Hello.

I have to return a UCS-EN140N-M2/K9 (UCS E-Series) (NIM E-Series NCE) (UCSE) because it doesn't have a sufficient capacity (50 GB) to install CUC (160 GB).

But I have installed a Vmware ESXi host on this UCSE with a valid license.

I would like to "remove" it from the UCSE.

I've tried the "Hard Reset Server" functionality from the CIMC but I couldn't make it work.

Can you tell me how to reset this equipment to factory defaults?
Thank you.

Best regards.

[Wes Austin]

There is a reset to factory defaults option in the CIMC of the UCS-E module.

What are you trying to remove from the UCS-E? The license is built into the software.

[leam2]

Hello.

I was talking about the functionality highlighted in red in the image below:

CUCM Hard Reset ServerWhen I click the button, a dialog appears asking for confirmation but then nothing happens.

Meaning the Vmware ESXi host/hypervisor is still installed on the UCSE after I click the button.

I am trying to remove the Vmware ESXi host/hypervisor.

Just as if I had installed a Debian OS on a server and wanted to erase the partitions so that no one can boot into the OS anymore.

Best regards.

[leam2]

Hello again.

I am looking for some tool like the Windows "format" command but for ESXi.

But maybe they would know better on the Vmware forum...

[Wes Austin]

If you want to blow away ESXi, just format the virtual drive from the storage tab or delete and re-create it.

[leam2]

Hello.

Thank you for your answer.

My CIMC storage is empty as you can see in the image below:

CIMC storage tab emptySo,I cannot do what you suggest.

What do you think about ESXi CLI "partedUtil" command?

Best regards.

[leam2]

Hello.

I decided to reinstall the ESXi host to erase the one that I had customized.

This solves my problem even if I didn't actually delete the disks partitions as I wanted at first.

Best regards.