Renaming a Logical Drive

Use this option to change the name of a logical drive when the current name is no longer meaningful or appropriate. You can use this option on a standard logical drive , FlashCopy logical drive , or FlashCopy repository logical drive .

Important: If you try to rename a logical drive with a name that is already in use by another logical drive in the storage subsystem, an error message is displayed and you are prompted to choose another name for the logical drive.

Tips on naming logical drives

Procedure

1

Select the logical drive in the Logical View, then, select either the Logical Drive >> Rename pull-down menu option, or Rename from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: The Rename Logical Drive dialog is displayed, containing the current name of the logical drive.

2

Type the new name.

3

Select OK.

Result: The logical drive is renamed. The name shown in the Logical View is updated to show the new logical drive name.