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Update Date:	2009-09-23
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Solution  1006363.1 :   How to remove 99xx devices (LDEVs) from a Windows PC  


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Description
Documentation does not exist on how to remove 99xx devices from a Windows PC. I will be writing a documentation bug against this, but in the mean time, here's how you do it.

Steps to Follow

Adding 99xx devices requires a reboot as documented in the Windows 2000 99xx Configuration Guide.  However, there is no documentation regarding how to remove devices.
On a Win2k PC, you manage disks with Start -> Programs -> Administrator Tools ->
Computer Management -> Storage -> Disk Management.  There may be times when you want to remove disks if the 99xx array is detached or reconfigured.
Removing LUNs does not require a reboot in a non-clustered environment.  I have seen cases where a reboot is necessary in cluster environments due to reservations on the devices.
Removing LUNs in a non-clustered environment:
1. Unmap the LDEVs via remote console, or Storage Navigator.
2. Run "Rescan Disks" on the PC:
Start -> Programs -> Administrator Tools ->
Computer Management -> Storage -> Disk Management -> Rescan Disks
and it will dynamically remove the devices.  You will no longer see them in the disk management window.

Product
Sun StorageTek 9900 Service Processor
Sun StorageTek 9960 System
Sun StorageTek 9910
Sun StorageTek 9970 System

Internal Comments
This has been successfully tested on a local Win2k PC attached to a 9910.

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Comment: Hi Tony,

I added:

On a Win2k PC, you manage disks with Start -> Programs -> Administrator Tools ->
Computer Management -> Storage -> Disk Management. There may be times when you want to remove disks if the 99xx array is detached or reconfigured.

per your suggestion. Let me know if this does the trick.

Thanks.
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Comment: Returning to author for clarification. The document should explain what the procedure actually achieves. "Remove the devices from a PC" in what sense? Presumably this refers to some management utility which was managing 99xx devices and no longer is required to - please explain which utility this is and under what circumstances this procedure is necessary. Thanks.
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18284a51-cba7-11d8-ab52-080020a9ed93|Sun StorageTek 9900 Service Processor
2a94fb3c-0a18-11d6-90a8-c9c08656284f|Sun StorageTek 9960 System
2a918ae2-0a18-11d6-834a-c679537eebe7|Sun StorageTek 9910
4ea4b951-9fc9-4f1f-b64e-69572a400fb4|Sun StorageTek 9970 System

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