# Initializing physical drives

Use this action to erase the metadata for a ready physical drive. The metadata includes all logical drive definition data.

To initialize a physical drive:

1. In the Physical devices view, click (physical drive).
2. Right-click Initialize.
3. Click Yes to initialize the drive.

   Note: To check the progress of the operation, switch to text view.

## More information

- Verifying physical drives

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