SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem (G06.24+, H06.03+)

Configuring and Managing Virtual Disks

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Resetting a Virtual Disk

The RESET DISK Command (page 14-126) puts a virtual disk into the STOPPED

state, substate DOWN, ready to be started.

1. Check the current status of the disk:

-> STATUS $VDISK00

2. If the disk is in the HARDDOWN state or SERVICING state, substate SPECIAL:

-> RESET $VDISK00

3. Start the disk:

-> START $VDISK00

4. Confirm that the disk is started:

-> STATUS $VDISK00

Stopping a Virtual Disk

The STOP DISK Command (page 14-148) stops access to a virtual disk. Although you

can use ABORT DISK for virtual disks, the command that is actually executed is the

STOP DISK command. When the STOP DISK command finishes, the disk is left in a

STOPPED state, substate DOWN and remains configured in the system configuration

database.

Example

1. Check the state of the disk:

-> STATUS $VDISK00

2. Stop the disk:

-> STOP $VDISK00

3. Confirm that the disk is in the STOPPED state, substate DOWN:

-> STATUS $VDISK00

Swapping Processors for a Virtual Disk

The PRIMARY DISK Command (page 14-116) swaps the primary and backup

processors for a virtual disk. The current primary processor becomes the backup

processor, and the backup processor becomes the primary processor, but the

PRIMARYCPU and BACKUPCPU values stay the same. You typically swap

processors when load balancing the system or preparing for disk replacement.