Solstice DiskSuite 4.2.1 User's Guide

How to Modify State Database Replicas (DiskSuite Tool)

  1. Make sure you have met the prerequisites ("Prerequisites for Changing DiskSuite Objects") and have read the preliminary information ("Preliminary Information for Modifying State Database Replicas With the Metadevice State Database Information Window").

  2. View the Metadevice State Databse Information window.

    Drag the MetaDB Object to the canvas then double-click it. The Metadevice State Database Information window appears:

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  3. Make desired changes to the state database replicas by clicking or entering the required information. Click Close when done.

  4. Once changes are made, you must commit the MetaDB Object before the changes take effect.

  5. The Configuration Log shows that the MetaDB object was committed.

    Table 4-1 lists the functionality associated with the regions of the Metadevice State Database Information window.

    Table 4-1 Metadevice State Database Information Window Functionality

    Field 

    Functions 

    Status 

    Description of the metadevice state database's status. See "How to Check the Status of State Database Replicas (DiskSuite Tool)" for a description of these values.

    Replica manipulation region 

    This region shows the following information and allows for manipulation. 

    • Replicas - The number of replicas.

    • Scrolling List - A scrolling list of the slices that contains replicas. Includes the name of the slice, the amount of space used, space available, number of replicas on the slice and the replica status.

    • Remove - Removes the selected slices.

    • Restore - Restores the selected slices if they are in error.

    • Info - Displays the Slice Information window for the selected slice.

    • Slice - Specifies a new slice to attach to the MetaDB or replace the selected slice.

    • Replicas - Shows the number of replicas that will be created on the slice. The default is 1.

    • Attach - Adds the slice entered in the slice field to the Replica list. Available only when a slice name is entered.