Replaces a physical volume in a volume group with another physical volume.
replacepv [ -f ] {SourcePhysicalVolume | SourcePhysicalVolumeID } DestinationPhysicalVolume
replacepv [ -R ] dir_name [ DestinationPhysicalVolume ]
The replacepv command replaces allocated physical partitions and the data they contain from the SourcePhysicalVolume to DestinationPhysicalVolume. The specified source physical volume cannot be the same as DestinationPhysicalVolume.
Note:
The allocation of the new physical partitions follows the policies defined for the logical volumes that contain the physical partitions being replaced.
Access Control: You must have root authority to run this command.
/usr/sbin | Directory where the replacepv command resides. |
/tmp | Directory where the temporary files are stored while the command is running. |
The migratepv command.
Logical Volume Storage Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
Setting up and running Web-based System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
System Management Interface Tool (SMIT): Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
System Dump Facility in AIX Version 4.3 Problem Solving Guide and Reference.