Restripe File System operation

Use this operation to rebalance or restore the replication factor of all files in a file system.

su - gpfsprod -c 'sudo /usr/lpp/mmfs/bin/mmrestripefs <File_System_Name> <Options> -N <Node(s)>

1. Expand the Administration section of the GPFS_Manager operations.
2. Expand the Restripe File System node.
3. In the File System Name field, specify the name of the file system to be re-striped.
   You can determine the IBM Storage Scale file system name by running the Get Cluster Status operation.
4. In the Options field, click Select to select one or more of the following options:

   -b

   Rebalances all files across all disks that are not suspended, even if they are stopped.

   -c

   Scans the file system and compares replicas of metadata and data for conflicts.

   -m

   Migrates all critical data off suspended disks.

   -p

   Repairs the file placement within the storage pool.

   -r

   Migrates all data off suspended disks.

   -R

   Changes the replication settings of each file, directory, and system metadata object so that they match the default file system settings.

   For more information on these options, see the Related link.

5. In the Node(s) field, specify the node or list of nodes (separated by semicolons), on which to perform the operation.
   Example: Node1;Node2;Node3...

   You can specify nodes in a variety of ways. As a best practice, enter IP addresses (required for IPv6 deployments). For more information, see the Related link.

   You can determine the node names by running the Get Cluster Status operation.

6. Click Submit.
7. Click Confirm when asked to validate your request.