What happens when I import a disk group?

Disk group migration lets you export a disk group so that you can import the disk group to a different storage array. You can also export a disk group so that you can store the data offline.

Attention:

Possible loss of data access – You must export a disk group before you move the disk group or import the disk group.

Import Disk Group

The import disk group operation adds the imported disk group to the target storage array. After you complete the import disk group operation, all of the physical disks have Optimal status. Any associated virtual disks or free capacity nodes are now shown in the MD Storage Manager Software.

Basic Import Steps for a Disk Group

Important:

You must insert all of the physical disks in the disk group before the disk group can be imported. If you do not have the full set of physical disks, you can force the disk group into an importable state.

Importing a disk group includes these steps on the target storage array:

  1. Insert the exported physical disks into the available physical disk slots.
  2. Review the Import Report for an overview of the disk group that you are importing.
  3. Check for non-importable components.
  4. Confirm that you want to proceed with the import procedure.

Non-Importable Components

Some components cannot be imported during the import disk group procedure. These components are removed during the procedure: