How to Release Lock on EMC symmetrix DMX/VMAX Arrays   2 comments

The following command can be used to view the device locks:

 

symdev -lock list  (Check for -L / P next to the lock)

 

L = Long lock, typically associated with SymReplicate and indicates that a long lock is normal. Before releasing lock the customer should check with replicate manager to see if they can stop the process holding the lock.

P = Persistent, cluster-type lock (ex: AIX)

 

To release the device external lock use:

 

symdev -lock # release

Posted August 28, 2012 by g6237118 in Uncategorized

2 responses to “How to Release Lock on EMC symmetrix DMX/VMAX Arrays

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  1. I thought of releasing the configuration Lock. Can you please elaborately describe what sort of locks are there and when they will hold the Array & How to remove them manually?

    • Hi,

      There are two kind of locks

      Engineering locks/system locks which are usually raised bty the Support and CE for the upgrade of any kind.

      USer/configuration locks- These are short time till the user locks database for user level configuration.

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