About formatting LDEVs
The LDEV Format function, which 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 which formatting functions can be used on which LDEV types.
|
Formatting function |
Corresponding volume |
|---|---|
|
Normal Format |
Internal volume Virtual volume External volume |
|
Quick Format |
Internal volume other than LDEV in the parity group with accelerated compression enabled. |