LDEV Format function

The LDEV Format function includes Normal Format, and Quick Format. These functions format volumes, including external volumes. Before formatting volumes, ensure that the volumes are in blocked status.

The following table lists formatting functions for LDEV types.

Formatting function

Corresponding volume

Normal Format

Internal volume

Virtual volume

External volume

Quick Format

Internal volume, other than the LDEV in the parity group on which accelerated compression is enabled.