Start volume group import
The start volumeGroup import
command moves a volume group into a Complete state to make a newly introduced volume group available to its new storage array.
Supported Arrays
This command applies to any individual storage array, including the E4000, E2700, E5600, E2800, E5700, EF600 and EF300 arrays, as long as all SMcli packages are installed.
Roles
To execute this command on an E4000, E2800, E5700, EF600, or EF300 storage array, you must have the Storage Admin role.
Context
The volume group must be in an Exported state or a Forced state before you run this command. Upon successfully running the command, the volume group is operational.
Within the volume group, you cannot move volumes that are associated with the features from one storage array to another storage array. |
Syntax
start volumeGroup [volumeGroupName] import
Parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
|
The name of the volume group that you want to import. Enclose the volume group name in square brackets ([ ]). |
Notes
Higher-level volumes that are specifically related to features (Synchronous Mirroring, Volume Copy, mapping, and persistent reservations) are removed as part of the import operation.
You must run the show volumeGroup importDependencies
command before you run the start volumeGroup import
command.
Minimum firmware level
7.10