Clearing a Disk Group

Use the Clear Disk Group option to delete the  configuration set at the factory before manually or automatically configuring the . This option also lets you correct configuration errors that cannot be corrected by using any other method. Perform the following steps:

Caution: Risk of data loss – All data currently stored on the disk group is lost when you use this option. Do not attempt this operation unless all data on the virtual disk has been backed up to tape or to another disk group.

Important: Use this option only under the guidance of a Customer and Technical Support representative.

Important: Clearing the disk group causes the following conditions to occur:

1

Select Advanced >> Recovery >> Clear Configuration >> Disk Group.

2

Choose one of the following actions based on whether you want to delete the storage array configuration:

  • If you do not want to delete the disk group configuration – Click Cancel.

  • If you are absolutely sure that you want to delete your entire disk group configuration – Type the word yes, and click OK.
    • The current configuration is deleted, destroying any existing data on the disk group.
    • The Logical and Physical views are updated to reflect the new configuration.

Related Topics

Resetting the Storage Array Configuration