Deleting arrays

Complete this task to delete arrays with and without volumes using storage.

If the arrays you are deleting are assigned to volume groups, you must first remove the arrays from the volume groups before you can delete them.

If the selected arrays have volumes using storage on the array, an Attention message indicates the volumes that have storage configured on the arrays. The message also indicates that the volumes will be deleted as part of the array deletion process.

  1. In the navigation, select Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Configure storage > Arrays. On the Arrays main page, in the Select storage unit drop-down list, select the storage unit that contains the array that you want to delete.
  2. Select the array or arrays that you want to delete. In the Select Action drop-down list, select Delete, and then click Go.
    Note: If the array that you delete has volumes using storage on it, these volumes will be deleted along with the array. You will see a message displaying the volume numbers and nicknames that will be deleted and be asked whether you want to continue with or cancel the deletion process.

    A confirmation message is displayed. If the volumes are assigned, regardless of any storage used, the confirmation indicates that the array will be deleted.

  3. Click OK to complete the deletion of the selected arrays.
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Arrays
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Array disk drive modules
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