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Start volume group export

The start volumeGroup export command moves a volume group into an Exported state.

Supported Arrays​

This command applies to an individual DE2000H, DE4000H, DE4000F, DE6000H, or DE6000F storage array.

Roles​

To execute this command on an storage array, you must have the Storage Admin role.

Context​

Then you can remove the drives that comprise the volume group and reinstall the drives in a different storage array.
CAUTION
Do not perform these steps without first performing the steps listed in Learn about volume group migration
Note
Within the volume group, you cannot move volumes that are associated with the features from one storage array to another storage array.

Syntax​

start volumeGroup [<var id="GUID-7FC9A124-4758-4383-B6AA-677E97E5C1D4__V1112044" className="keyword varname">volumeGroupName</var>] export

Parameter​

ParameterDescription
volumeGroup The name of the volume group that you want to export. Enclose the volume group name in square brackets ([ ]).

Notes​

When this command is successful, you can run the start volumeGroup import command to finish moving the volume group to a Complete state, which makes the volume group available to the new storage array.

If this command is unsuccessful because hardware problems prevented the completion of the export, use the set volumeGroup forceState command. The set volumeGroup forceState command lets you use the start volumeGroup import command to import a volume group.

After the volume group is in an Exported state or a Forced state, you can remove the drives that comprise the volume group from the storage array. You can reinstall the drives in a different storage array.