Solaris Volume Manager Administration Guide

RAID 1 Volumes (Task Map)

The following task map identifies the procedures needed to manage Solaris Volume Manager RAID 1 volumes.

Task	Description	Instructions
Create a mirror from unused slices	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metainit` command to create a mirror from unused slices.	How to Create a RAID 1 Volume From Unused Slices
Create a mirror from an existing file system	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metainit` command to create a mirror from an existing file system.	How to Create a RAID 1 Volume From a File System
Record the path to the alternate boot device for a mirrored root	Find the path to the alternative book device and enter it in the boot instructions.	How to Record the Path to the Alternate Boot Device
Attach a submirror	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metattach` command to attach a submirror.	How to Attach a Submirror
Detach a submirror	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metadetach` command to detach the submirror.	How to Detach a Submirror
Place a submirror online or take a submirror offline	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metaonline` command to put a submirror online. Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metaoffline` command to take a submirror offline.	How to Place a Submirror Offline and Online
Enable a component within a submirror	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metareplace` command to enable a slice in a submirror.	How to Enable a Slice in a Submirror
Check mirror status	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metastat` command to check the status of RAID 1 volumes.	How to Check the Status of Mirrors and Submirrors
Change mirror options	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metaparam` command to change the options for a specific RAID 1 volume.	How to Change RAID 1 Volume Options
Expand a mirror	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metattach` command to expand the capacity of a mirror.	How to Expand a RAID 1 Volume
Replace a slice within a submirror	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metareplace` command to replace a slice in a submirror.	How to Replace a Slice in a Submirror
Replace a submirror	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metattach` command to replace a submirror.	How to Replace a Submirror
Remove a mirror (unmirror)	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metadetach` command or the `metaclear` command to unmirror a file system.	How to Unmirror a File System
Remove a mirror (unmirror) of a file system that cannot be unmounted	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metadetach` command or the `metaclear` command to unmirror a file system that cannot be unmounted.	How to Unmirror a File System That Cannot Be Unmounted
Use a mirror to perform backups	Use the Solaris Volume Manager GUI or the `metaonline` command and the `metaoffline` commands to perform backups with mirrors.	How to Use a RAID 1 Volume to Make an Online Backup