Renaming a Filesystem or LUN (BUI)

Use the following procedure to rename a filesystem or LUN.

Caution:

Changing a share name will disrupt active client I/O operations.

1. Disconnect all active clients connected to the filesystem or LUN you want to rename.
2. From the Shares menu, select Shares.
3. Select Filesystems or LUNs.
4. Click on the filesystem or LUN name in the list.
5. Enter the new name for the filesystem or LUN.

   The name must be 1 to 64 characters in length. The name cannot begin with a period (.) and cannot include spaces. Allowable characters are alphanumeric characters and special characters _ - . :

   If file retention is set, review section File Retention Management. You cannot rename a retained file, even after its retention has expired.

6. Press Return.
7. Click OK to confirm.

Related Topics

• Filesystem Properties

• LUN Properties