How to Convert a Local Disk Group to a Device Group (VxVM)

Perform this procedure to change a local VxVM disk group to a globally accessible VxVM device group.

1. Become superuser on a node of the cluster.

2. Start the clsetup utility

   # clsetup

3. Unset the localonly property.

   1. Choose the menu item, Device groups and volumes.

   2. Choose the menu item, Reset a local VxVM disk group to a VxVM device group.

   3. Follow the instructions to unset the localonly property.

4. Specify the nodes that can master the disk group.

   1. Return to the main menu in the clsetup utility.

   2. Choose the menu item, Device groups and volumes.

   3. Choose the menu item, Register a diskgroup.

   4. Follow the instructions to specify the nodes that can master the disk group.

   5. When finished, quit the clsetup utility.

5. Verify that the device group is configured.

   phys-schost# cldevicegroup show