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<h1><img src="images/l_logdr.gif" width="28" height="28" alt="Logical device">Clearing a logical device</h1>
<p>Use this action to initialize a logical device using the Clear initialization method. Initialization is usually automatic
  when you create a logical device. </p>
<p><b><img src="images/attentio.gif" width="22" height="15">Attention:</b> The Clear initialization method
  erases the entire logical device and prevents access
  to any data previously stored on the drive. </p>
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  <li>In the <a href="cusegui4.htm">Logical devices view</a>, click <img src="images/s_logdr1.gif" width="28" height="20" alt="Logical device">
    (logical device).<br>
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  <li> Right-click <b>Clear</b>. <br>
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  <li>Click <b>Yes</b>. </li>
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