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Start volume initialization

The start volume initialize command starts the formatting of a volume in a storage array.

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​

Note
Formatting a volume starts a long-running operation that you cannot stop.

Syntax​

start volume [<var id="GUID-D7BC3AFE-9404-4338-B83F-A8617CBAD894__V1111775" className="keyword varname">volumeName</var>] initialize

Parameter​

ParameterDescription
volume

The name of a volume that you want to format. Enclose the volume name in square brackets ([ ]). If the volume name has special characters or numbers, you must enclose the name in double quotation marks (" ") inside square brackets.