Scan a disk unit

You can select to scan a disk unit to check the surface of the disk units and correct any sectors with errors. Depending on disk unit capacity and performance, scanning a disk unit can take anywhere from several minutes to over an hour to complete, potentially affecting system performance.

To scan a disk unit, follow these steps:
  1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand Disk Units.
  2. Right-click the disk unit you want to scan and select Scan.
  3. Follow the instructions on the resulting dialog box.
Parent topic: Manage disk units