Blocking LDEVs

Use this procedure to block internal and external volumes (LDEVs). A volume must be blocked before you can format it or shred it.

When you want to block volumes, you can locate and select the volumes using any of the following methods:

  • Use the Parity Groups window if you want to block one or more volumes in a specific parity group.
  • Use the Pools window if you want to block one or more volumes in a specific pool.
  • Use the Logical Devices window if you want to select the volumes to be blocked from a list of all volumes in the storage system.

Before you begin

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

Procedure

  1. Click Storage Systems, and then expand the Storage Systems tree.

  2. Locate and select the volumes to be blocked:

    • To block one or more volumes in a specific parity group, expand Parity Groups, expand Internal or External, select the desired parity group in the tree, and then select the desired volumes on the LDEVs tab.
    • To block all volumes in a specific parity group, click Parity Groups, and then select the desired parity group on the Parity Groups tab.
    • To block one or more volumes in a specific pool, expand Pools, select the desired pool, click the Virtual Volumes tab, and then select the desired volumes.
    • To select the volumes from a list of all volumes in the storage system, click Logical Devices, and then select the desired volumes. You can sort the volume list as needed by clicking on the desired column.

  3. Click More Actions Block LDEVs.

  4. Verify the settings in the Confirm window, enter a unique Task Name or accept the default, and then click Apply.

    If Go to tasks window for status is checked, the Tasks window opens.
Parent Topic
  • Configuring custom-sized provisioning

    Configuring custom-sized provisioning involves creating and configuring custom-size volumes (CVs). CVs are created by dividing a fixed-sized volume (FV) into several smaller volumes of arbitrary sizes.