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Enable and disable Rebuild/Rebalance (advanced)
Using the background device scanner
NOTICE
These features affect system performance, and should only be
configured by an advanced user. Contact customer support before you change
this configuration.
Procedure
1. In the Backend
>
select its row in the table.
2. Right-click the row and select Settings > Set Network Throttling.
The Set Network Throttling window is displayed.
3. Configure the settings, and click OK.
Use the Rebuild/Rebalance features to maintain system health. optimal performance
and data protection.
About this task
By default, Rebuild and Rebalance features are enabled in the system, because they
are essential for system health, optimal performance, and data protection. These
features should only be disabled temporarily in very specific circumstances, and should
not be left disabled for long periods of time. Rebuild and Rebalance features are
enabled and disabled per Storage Pool.
NOTICE
Rebuilding is an essential part of VxFlex OS, which provides protection
for your data. It is not recommended to disable the Rebuild feature, except in very
special circumstances. Rebalancing is an essential part of VxFlex OS, and should
only be disabled, temporarily, in special circumstances. Disabling rebalance may
cause the system to become unbalanced even if no capacity is added or removed.
For example, during a recovery from an SDS or device failure, some rebalance
activity may be needed to ensure optimal balancing.
To enable or disable Rebuild and Rebalance features, perform these steps:
Procedure
1. In the Backend
>
Pools.
2. Right-click the Storage Pool and select Enable/Disable Rebuild/Rebalance.
The Enable or Disable Rebuild and Rebalance window is displayed.
3. Select or clear the options that you require (selected=enable; clear=disable),
and click OK.
The background device scanner scans devices in the system to check for errors. You
can enable and disable the background device scanner, as well as reset the
background device scanner counters. Information about errors will be provided in
event reports. For more information about viewing events, see
277.
Configuring the System using the VxFlex OS GUI
Storage view, navigate to the desired Protection Domain, and
Storage view, navigate to, and select the desired Storage
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