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4.3
VD Extension
To extend VD size, please follow the procedures.
1.
Select “/ Volume configuration / Virtual disk”.
2.
Mouse moves to the gray button next to the VD number; click “Extend”.
3.
Change the size. The size must be larger than the original, and then click
“
“ to start extension.
Figure 4.3.1
4.
Extension starts. If VD needs initialization, it will display an “Initiating” in “Status” and
complete percentage of initialization in “R%”.
Figure 4.3.2
(Figure 4.3.2: Extend VD-R5 from 20GB to 40GB.)
4.4
Disk roaming
Physical disks can be re-sequenced in the same system or move all physical disks from system-1 to
system-2. This is called disk roaming. System can execute disk roaming online. Please follow the
procedures.
1.
Select “/ Volume configuration / RAID group”.
2.
Mouse moves to the gray button next to the RG number; click “Deactivate”.
3.
Move all PDs related to the RG to another system.
Caution
RG Migration cannot be executed during rebuild or VD extension.
Tips
The size of VD extension must be larger than original.
Caution
VD Extension cannot be executed during rebuild or migration.
