Initializing Luns - Texas Memory Systems 320 User Manual

Volatile mode (optional)
This operational mode disables the backup functionality for the LUN
making it completely volatile. In the case of system shutdown or
failure, all data stored in the selected LUN will be lost intentionally.

6.10 Initializing LUNs

The RamSan-320/325 allows the administrator to initialize each LUN. The
initialization process erases the first few blocks of the selected LUN to
remove any stale file system information.
6.10.1 Via Web Interface
To initialize a LUN via the Web Management Interface:
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6.10.2 Via Text Management
To initialize a LUN via the Text Management Interface:
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To save the changes once you have completed all LUN
configuration, select "Save changes and exit"
RamSan-300/320/325 User's Manual
Click on the "Management Control Processor" graphic.
Click on the "LUN Config" tab.
Select the LUN to edit by clicking on the LUN graphic.
Click the "Modify LUN" button.
Click the "Initialize" button.
From the Telnet Main Menu, select "LUN Setup"
Select "Modify LUN(s)"
Select LUN (See instructions in Section 6.5 )
Select "Initialize LUN"
Select "Exit to the LUN configuration menu"
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