HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP operating system configuration guide (A5951-96014, August 2004)

Troubleshooting 45
Volume group cannot be
created (vgcreate).
Verify that the directory for the new volume group exists.
Verify that the control file exists.
Verify that the correct major number (64) and minor number are used
with mknod.
Verify that the block-type device file exists and is entered correctly
with vgcreate.
Verify that the physical volume is not already allocated to another
volume group.
Logical volumes cannot be
created (lvcreate).
Verify that the volume capacity for OPEN-x volumes is not greater
than the maximum capacity allowed. See the Device Emulations
Appendix.
Verify that the capacity of the volume group is not less than the total
capacity of the partitioned logical volume.
The file system cannot be
created (newfs command).
Verify that the character-type device file is entered correctly with
newfs (for example, /dev/vg01/r/vo/x).
A file system is not mounted
after rebooting.
Verify that the host was restarted correctly.
Verify that the file system attributes are correct.
Verify that the auto-mount information in the /etc/checklist
(/etc/fstab) file is correct.
The disk array performs a
self reboot because the disk
array was busy or it logged a
panic message.
Reboot the host.
The disk array responds “Not
Ready” or the disk array has
displayed “Not Ready” and
timed out.
Contact HP.
Error Condition Recommended Action