Forcing Initialization of a Disk

	CAUTION: Forcing the (re)initialization of a disk can result in data loss.

This procedure forces the initialization of a disk. This procedure can be used to reinitialize a disk. This task is intended for use in troubleshooting disks that have already been placed under Volume Manager control. To initialize a disk for Volume Manager use, use the Add Disks task instead (see “Adding a Disk to the Volume Manager”").

To (re)initialize a disk

1. Select the disk to be initialized.

2. Choose Hosts > Initialize Disk (Selected menu) or Disk Initialize (Command Launcher).

3. Complete the Initialize Disk dialog box as follows:

   Disk Name:

   If the correct disk name is not already displayed in this field, type the disk's name or click Browse to select the disk.

   When you have provided all necessary information in the dialog box, click OK.

   Notes:
   This task requires a disk name. This task forces the (re)initialization of a disk and may result in data loss. This task overwrites existing disk header and configuration information on the disk. Any volume copies or regions located on the disk will not be accessible after you reinitialize the disk.