Solaris Volume Manager Administration Guide

Troubleshooting Solaris Volume Manager (Task Map)

The following task map identifies some procedures needed to troubleshoot Solaris Volume Manager.

Task	Description	Instructions
Replace a failed disk	Replace a disk, then update state database replicas and logical volumes on the new disk.	Disk Movement and Device ID Overview
Recover from disk movement problems	Restore disks to original locations or contact product support.	Recovering from Disk Movement Problems
Replace a failed disk	Replace a disk, then update state database replicas and logical volumes on the new disk.	Disk Movement and Device ID Overview
Recover from improper `/etc/vfstab` entries	Use the `fsck` command on the mirror, then edit the `/etc/vfstab` file so the system will boot correctly.	How to Recover From Improper `/etc/vfstab` Entries
Recover from a boot device failure	Boot from a different submirror.	How to Recover From a Boot Device Failure
Recover from insufficient state database replicas	Delete unavailable replicas by using the `metadb` command.	How to Recover From Insufficient State Database Replicas
Recover configuration data for a lost soft partition	Use the `metarecover` command to recover configuration data for soft partitions.	How to Recover Configuration Data for a Soft Partition
Recover a Solaris Volume Manager configuration from salvaged disks	Attach disks to a new system and have Solaris Volume Manager rebuild the configuration from the existing state database replicas.	How to Recover a Configuration