Virtual TapeServer 8.4 Configuration Guide

Reconfiguring Vaults | 13

i. Write the settings to a file by entering the following command:

This exits the fdisk utility and displays the # prompt.

j. Check the settings by entering the following command:

fdisk /dev/cciss/c0d1

k. Print the settings by entering the following command:

l. To exit the fdisk utility, enter the following:

m. Repeat these steps for each of the partitions.

If the disk partition is greater than 2TB in size, complete these steps:

a. Start the partition editor, which is an interactive program similar to fdisk:

parted /dev/cciss/c0d1

b. Create a GPT disk label, which is a GUID partition table:

mklabel gpt

c. When prompted, enter yes to confirm.

d. When prompted, enter gpt to specify the disk label type.

e. Create a primary partition at the beginning of the disk (4TB in this example):

mkpart primary 0 4000G

Or, you can create multiple partitions to consume all disk space:

mkpart primary 0 50%

mkpart primary 51% 100%

f. Review the layout by entering the following command:

Here is an example of the output:

Model: Compaq Smart Array (cpqarray)

Disk /dev/cciss/c0d1: 2500GB