Low-level refreshing virtual disks, Presenting virtual disks, Procedure – HP P6000 Continuous Access Software User Manual

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If either disk is part of a host volume, do not use the following procedure. Instead, use the
procedure

Restoring a host volume (Instant Restore)

. See also

Host volumes overview

.

A virtual disk cannot be restored from a snapshot of its mirrorclone. To restore from a
mirrorclone, the mirrorclone must be fractured. See

Fractured mirrorclones

and

Fracturing

mirrorclones

.

Procedure

This procedure uses the GUI.

1.

In the navigation pane, select Virtual Disks.

2.

On the List tab, select the virtual disk to restore.

3.

Select Actions > Instant Restore.

The Instant Restore wizard opens.

4.

Follow the instructions in the wizard.

Low-level refreshing virtual disks

Perform a low-level refresh of specific virtual disks and containers. See virtual disks

Low-level refresh

.

Considerations

You can use the GUI or CLUI. See

Virtual disks actions cross reference

.

Procedure

This procedure uses the GUI.

1.

In the navigation pane, select Virtual Disks.

2.

On the List tab, select the specific virtual disks and containers whose properties are to be
updated.

3.

Select Actions > Low-Level Refresh.

The Confirmation Action window appears.

4.

To continue, click OK.

The virtual disk and container properties are updated.

Presenting virtual disks

Present a virtual disk to a host. See virtual disks

Presentation

.

Considerations

You can use the GUI, jobs, or the CLUI to present a virtual disk to a host. See

Virtual disks

actions cross reference

.

You can allow storage controller software to assign a LUN. See

LUN automatic assignment

.

CAUTION:

Presenting a virtual disk to more than one host at a time can cause I/O write conflicts

on the disk and the possible loss of host application data.

Procedure

This procedure uses the GUI.

1.

In the navigation pane, select Virtual Disks.

2.

On the List tab, select the virtual disk you want to present to an enabled host.

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