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pvchange - Unix, Linux Command
NAME
pvchange - change attributes of a physical volumeSYNOPSIS
pvchange [--addtag Tag] [-A|--autobackup y|n] [-d|--debug] [--deltag Tag] [-h|-?|--help] [-t|--test] [-v|--verbose] [-a|--all] [-x|--allocatable y|n] [-u|--uuid] [PhysicalVolumePath...]DESCRIPTION
pvchange allows you to change the allocation permissions of one or more physical volumes.OPTIONS
See lvm for common options.| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| -a, --all | If PhysicalVolumePath is not specified on the command line all physical volumes are searched for and used. |
| -u, --uuid | Generate new random UUID for specified physical volumes. |
| -x, --allocatable y|n | |
| Enable or disable allocation of physical extents on this physical volume. | |
Example
"pvchange -x n /dev/sdk1" disallows the allocation of physical extents on this physical volume (possibly because of disk errors, or because it will be removed after freeing it.SEE ALSO
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