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# Volume Initialize Action

Prepare the contents of the volume for use by the system.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [Dell iDRAC documentation](https://developer.dell.com/apis/2978/versions/7.xx/openapi.yaml/paths/~1redfish~1v1~1Systems~1%7BComputerSystemId%7D~1Storage~1%7BStorageId%7D~1Volumes~1%7BVolumeId%7D~1Actions~1Volume.Initialize/post).
</Note>

## Parameters

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  | Parameter          | Description                                                  |
  | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
  | Computer System ID | The ID of the Computer System resource.                      |
  | Initialize Type    | Type of initialization for the action. For example - `Fast`. |
  | Storage ID         | The ID of the Storage resource.                              |
  | Volume ID          | The ID of the Volume resource.                               |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"error": {
		"@Message.ExtendedInfo": [
			null
		],
		"code": "string",
		"message": "string"
	}
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Volume Initialize Action with Dell Idrac and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/volume-initialize-action-with-dell-idrac-and-send-results-via-email)

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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
  </div>

  <iframe className="iframe" src="https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/volume-initialize-action-with-dell-idrac-and-send-results-via-email/canvas" />
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