Formatting a specific LDEV

Use this procedure to perform Normal formatting on the volume.

Before you begin

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

Procedure

1. Open the Logical Devices window.

In Command Suite:

1. On the Resources tab, click Storage Systems, and then expand All Storage Systems and the target storage system.

2. Right-click Volumes, and then select System GUI.

In Device Manager - Storage Navigator:

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

2. Click Logical Devices.

2. In the Logical Devices window, select the LDEV ID of the LDEV you want to format.

3. Block the LDEV to be formatted.

For information on blocking internal volumes, see Blocking LDEVs and information on blocking external volume, see the Universal Volume Manager User Guide.

4. Click More Actions, and select Format LDEVs.

5. In the Format LDEVs window, select the format type from the Format Type list, and then click Finish.

6. Note the settings in the Confirm window, enter a unique Task Name or accept the default, and click Apply.

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