Deleting Virtual Disk

This section describes the procedure for deleting a virtual disk on array.

Note: After deleting a virtual disk, the physical disks constituting the virtual disk become available for use in other virtual disks.

To delete a virtual disk

WARNING

Deleting a virtual disk permanently erases all data on the virtual disk. However, you can choose to keep partition information on the virtual disk.

1.    Select Array > Virtual Disk in the list of system of devices.

The Property tab for the Virtual Disk appears.

2.    Roll-over the Operation tab and select Delete VD, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1  Delete VD

3.    MSU displays the warning All data on this virtual disk will be erased once it is deleted!

Select OK to acknowledge the warning.

4.    MSU requests confirmation of deletion with a pop-up message Are you sure you want to delete this virtual disk?

Select OK to confirm deletion.

5.    MSU displays a pop-up message asking Do you want to delete the partition information if this has one?

Select OK to delete partition information or Cancel to keep partition information.