Formatting parity groups

Use this procedure to format parity groups.

NoteIf parity group formatting is performed on the same storage system by multiple applications, the operation requested first is performed, and the operations requested later fail. For example, if parity group formatting is being performed by a maintenance PC and a parity group format is requested by the SVP, the parity group formatting requested by the SVP fails.

Before you begin

The Storage Administrator (Provisioning) role is required to perform this task.

Procedure

  1. Block all LDEVs in the target parity groups. For instructions, see Blocking LDEVs.

  2. Perform one of the following to display the Format Parity Groups window.

    • Click Format Parity Groups.
    • Click Actions Parity Group Format Parity Groups to open the window.

  3. In the Format Parity Groups window, in Task Name type a unique name for this task or accept the default, then click Apply.

    If Go to tasks window for status is checked, the Tasks window opens.
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