Use the Rename Virtual Disk option to change the name of a when the current name is no longer meaningful or appropriate. You can use this option on a , , or .
Important: If you try to rename a virtual disk with a name that is already in use by another virtual disk in the , an error message is displayed, and you are prompted to choose another name for the virtual disk.
Tips on naming virtual disks
There is a 30-character limit. All leading and trailing spaces are deleted from the name.
Use a unique, meaningful name that is easy to understand and remember. In most cases, the most meaningful name will describe the data that the virtual disk stores.
Avoid arbitrary names or names that would quickly lose their meaning in the future.
If you are renaming a snapshot virtual disk or a snapshot repository virtual disk, use a name that helps you associate the virtual disk with its .
Use the following procedure to rename a virtual disk:
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Select the virtual disk in the , then select Virtual Disk >> Rename.