Here are the prerequisites for the steps in this chapter:
Make sure you have a current backup of all data.
Make sure you have root privilege.
If using the graphical user interface, start DiskSuite Tool.
To work with "local" metadevices (metadevices not in a diskset configuration), type:
| # metatool & | 
To work with metadevices in a diskset, make sure you are the diskset owner and type:
| # metatool -s diskset_name & |