Use the Clear Configuration operation when you want to delete all the pools, volume groups, volumes, host definitions, and host assignments from the storage array.
Before you begin
- Before clearing the storage array configuration, back up the data.
About this task
There are two Clear Storage Array Configuration options:
|
Volume |
Storage Array |
Deletes pools and volume groups |
X |
X |
Deletes volumes |
X |
X |
Deletes hosts and host clusters |
X |
X |
Deletes host assignments |
X |
X |
Deletes storage array name |
|
X |
Resets storage array cache settings to default |
|
X |
Attention: Risk of data loss – This operation deletes all data from your storage array. (It does not do a secure erase.) You cannot cancel this operation after it starts. Perform this operation only when instructed to do so by technical support.
Procedure
- Select .
- Select Clear Storage Array Configuration.
- In the drop-down list, select either Volume or Storage Array.
- (Optional) If you want to save the configuration (not the data), use the links in the dialog box.
- Confirm that you want to perform the operation.
Result
- The current configuration is deleted, destroying all existing data on the storage array.
- All drives are unassigned.