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Configuring the System using the VxFlex OS GUI
Removing volumes
Creating a datastore
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On ESX servers only, by default, the system checks that the volume is not in
use on any SDC/ESX. The Force option will make the command ignore this
usage check, and the operation therefore work faster.
3. If you want to exclude some SDCs from the unmap operation, in the Select
Nodes panel, select one or more SDCs for which you want to retain mapping.
You can use the search box to find SDCs
4. Click Unmap Volumes.
The progress of the operation is displayed at the bottom of the window. It is
recommended to keep the window open until the operation is completed, and
until you can see the result of the operation.
Before you begin
Ensure that the volume you are removing is not mapped to any SDCs. If it is, unmap it
before removing it. For information, see
About this task
If you want to remove a volume's related snapshots, or just the snapshots, see
Removing snapshots
on page 223.
Best practice is to avoid deleting volumes or snapshots while the MDM cluster is being
upgraded, to avoid causing a Data Unavailability status.
Note:
Removal of a volume erases all the data on the corresponding volume.
Procedure
1. In any of the views of the Frontend
volumes you want to remove, and select them.
2. From the Command menu or context-sensitive menu, select Remove.
The Remove Volumes window is displayed, showing a list of the volumes that
will be removed.
3. Click OK.
The progress of the operation is displayed at the bottom of the window. It is
recommended to keep the window open until the operation is completed, and
until you can see the result of the operation.
When there are SDC components on ESXi servers, in order to be able to use the
storage on the ESX, you must create a datastore to store the virtual machines that are
running on the host.
Before you begin
Ensure that the vCenter is configured in the AMS system settings. The vCenter
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can be configured during AMS deployment, or at any time in the System Settings
menu.
Verify that all hosts are connected to the vCenter.
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Note:
It is critical that all hosts be connected to the vCenter.
Unmapping volumes
on page 219.
Volumes view, navigate to the volume or
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