Stopping a shredding operation from HDvM - SN Tasks window

You can stop the volume shredding process.

CautionIf you stop the shredding process, you cannot restart the process. Data integrity of the volume is not guaranteed.
TipFor VSP Gx00 models and VSP Fx00 models: You can interrupt the shredding process by using one of following:
  • Tasks window
  • The menu in Interrupt Shredding Task window.

For a faster response, use the Task window to stop the shredding operation.

NoteFor VSP Gx00 models and VSP Fx00 models: The shredding tasks cannot be interrupted if either of the following two conditions exist:
  • Status of the shredding task is Failed.
  • Format/Shredding Task Status is Shredding on the Parity Groups window or Logical Devices window.

In this case, perform the interrupt operation from Interrupt Shredding Task window.

Before you begin

You must have the Storage Administrator (Provisioning) role to perform this task.

Procedure

  1. In the Storage Systems tree, select Tasks.

  2. Click the task name of the desired task in the Task Name column.

    The Task Properties window opens.

  3. Click Abort in the Shredding Data pattern field.

  4. Verify the displayed settings and click Yes.

    The shredding process stops.

  5. Click Close in the Task Properties window.

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