This checklist shows the sequence of tasks that you use to move one or more disk units from one basic disk pool to another basic disk pool. Use these tasks when you do not have mirrored protection active for the disk pools. You must restart your server to DST mode to perform the tasks in this checklist.
Attention: When you perform the tasks in this checklist, the system
moves large amounts of data. Make sure that you have completely saved your system in the
event that you need to recover from an error situation.
Before you begin
Print a copy of this checklist. Check off the configuration tasks as you perform them. This checklist provides an important record of your actions. It may help you diagnose any problems that occur.
Most tasks in the checklist include links to other topics. Refer to these
topics if you need more information about how to perform a particular task.
| Task | What to do | Where to learn more |
|---|---|---|
| 1.___ | Display your current disk configuration. | Evaluate the current configuration |
| 2.___ | Calculate the space requirements for both the source and destination disk pools for the disk units. | Calculate disk space requirements |
| 3.___ | Use option 21 from the Save menu to save your entire system. | "Save your server with the GO SAVE command" |
| 4.___ | Restart your server and select the option to use dedicated service tools (DST). | "How to start dedicated service tools (DST)"
in Backup and
Recovery  . From the taskpad in iSeries™ Navigator, select Open
iSeries Navigator Service Tools. |
| 5.___ | From the Disk Units Graphical View window, right-click the disk unit you want to move, and select Move. | Move and remove disk units |
| 6.___ | Verify that your disk configuration in correct. | Evaluate the current configuration |
| 7.___ | Print your disk configuration to have available in case a recovery situation occurs. | Print your disk configuration |
| 8.___ | Restart your server. | Â |