Changes the characteristics of a physical volume in a volume group.
chpv [ -a Allocation ] [ -v Availability ] PhysicalVolume ...
Attention: This command is not allowed if the volume group is varied on in concurrent mode.
The chpv command changes the state of the physical volume in a volume group by setting allocation permission to either allow or not allow allocation and by setting the availability to either available or removed. Characteristics for a physical volume remain in effect unless explicitly changed with the corresponding flag.
Note: To use this command, you must either have root user authority or be a member of the system group.
You can use the Web-based System Manager Volumes application (wsm lvm fast path) to run this command. You could also use the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) smit chpv fast path to run this command.
chpv -v r hdisk03The physical volume is closed to logical input and output until the -v a flag is used.
chpv -v a hdisk03The physical volume is now open for logical input and output.
chpv -a n hdisk03No physical partitions can be allocated until the -a y flag is used.
/usr/sbin | Directory where the chpv command resides. |
/tmp | Directory where temporary files are stored while the command is running. |
The lspv command.
The Logical Volume Storage Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices explains the Logical Volume Manager, physical volumes, logical volumes, volume groups, organization, ensuring data integrity, and understanding the allocation characteristics.
Setting up and running Web-based System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
The System Management Interface Tool (SMIT): Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices explains the structure, main menus, and tasks that are done with SMIT.
AIX HACMP/6000 Concepts and Facilities.