Removing a disk without data

The following procedure describes how to remove a disk that contains either no data or no data that you want to keep.

Attention: The following procedure erases any data that resides on the disk.

To unmount any file systems on the logical volumes on the disk, type:
```
smit umountfs
```
To deactivate the volume group, type:
```
smit varyoffvg
```
To export the volume group, type:
```
smit exportvg
```
To remove the disk, type:
```
smit rmvdsk
```
Look at the LED display for the disk you want to remove. Ensure the yellow LED is off (not lit).
Physically remove the disk.
For more information about the removal procedure, see the service guide for your machine.

At this point, the disk is physically and logically removed from your system. If you are permanently removing this disk, this procedure is completed.