rmvolume
Use the rmvolume command to remove a volume.
Syntax
Parameters
- (Optional) Allows a volume to be deleted even if host mappings are removed and this volume is deleted.
- (Optional) Allows a volume to be deleted even if it is a part of a remote copy relationship.
- (Optional) Allows a volume to be deleted even if it is a part of a FlashCopy® mapping and regardless of the state of the mappings. FlashCopy mappings that are
rc_controlled
(for change volumes) require this parameter to be specified to force the deletion of a change volume while it is configured in a remote copy relationship. However, you can remove the change volume from the relationship before you delete it to avoid data loss. - (Optional) Allows a volume to be deleted even if data on an image mode copy cannot be made
consistent.Important: Using this parameter might result in data loss. Use it only under the direction of your product support information, or if you are willing to accept the risk of data loss on the volume.
- (Optional) Allows a volume to be deleted even if a backup operation is in progress. Important: Using this parameter might result in data loss. Use it only under the direction of your product support information, or if you are willing to accept the risk of data loss on the volume.
- (Required) Specifies the volume to be removed.
Description
Use the rmvolume command to remove a volume.
Note: You cannot delete the primary volume in migration relationship. The
secondary volume must be deleted first.
An invocation example to remove a volume
rmvolume 0
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An invocation example to remove a volume with FlashCopy mappings
rmvolume -removefcmaps 1
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An invocation example to remove a main or auxiliary volume in a Global Mirror relationship with change volumes
rmvolume -removercrelationships 6
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An invocation example
rmvolume -cancelbackup 1
The detailed resulting output:
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An invocation example
rmvolume -discardimage 1
The detailed resulting output:
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