## Initializing a logical drive

Use this action to initialize a logical drive. Initializing a logical drive erases the first 1024 sectors on the drive and prevents access to any data previously stored on the drive.

1. Click a logical drive from the Main Tree.
2. Click Actions --> Initialize logical drive.
3. Click Yes.
   Initialization is usually automatic when you create a logical drive. The ServeRAID Manager displays Initialize logical drive as an action only when you deselected the Automatic initialization check box in the User preferences window.