Clear partition configuration data from nonconfigured disk units

When you move disk units among logical partitions or servers, you may need to erase any old configuration data before the server can use the logical partition again.

You need to clear the configuration data when the disk unit has all of the following characteristics:

This procedure erases only logical partition data. No system or user data is affected.

Perform this procedure from a dedicated service tools (DST) display:

  1. Go to the DST menu.
  2. Select option 11 (Work with system partitions).
  3. Select option 4 (Recover configuration data).
  4. Select option 3 (Clear non-configured disk unit configuration data).
  5. Select the disk unit with the configuration data you want to erase. Type a 1 in the Opt field to the left of the disk unit listing.
  6. Press the Enter key.
  7. Confirm that you truly do want to erase the configuration data.
  8. The changes take effect immediately.
Related concepts
Logical partition concept: load source
Clear partition configuration data for logical partitions
Logical partition concept: disk units
Related tasks
Install new hardware for logical partitions
View the Product Activity Log (PAL) for logical partitions
Accept a disk unit as load source for a logical partition