Step 4. Vary on the concurrent-capable volume group in nonconcurrent mode

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Use the varyonvg command to activate a volume group in nonconcurrent mode. To create logical volumes, the volume group must be varied on in nonconcurrent access mode.

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For example, to vary on the concurrent-capable volume group myvg in nonconcurrent access mode, enter the following command:

varyonvg myvg

To run the varyonvg command with SMIT, use the following procedure.

Procedure

  1. To vary on a concurrent capable volume group in nonconcurrent mode, enter
    smit varyonvg
  2. Enter field values as follows.
    Table 1. Vary on volume group fields
    Field Value
    VOLUME GROUP name Specify the name of volume group.
    RESYNCHRONIZE stale physical partitions Set this field to No.
    Activate volume group in SYSTEM MANAGEMENT mode Accept the default.
    FORCE activation of the volume group Accept the default.
    Varyon volume group in concurrent mode Accept the default.
  3. Press Enter.

    SMIT prompts you to confirm your selections.

  4. Press Enter.