Q: How can I create version 2.x volume groups on my old copy of 11.31? The man pages do not have options for version 2.1. Do I have to purchase something?
A: No. The latest LVM code is free and you can upgrade by downloading the package from:
The current version is 1104 (ie, 2011-04). It does require a reboot. Here are the details instructions:
1. Login as root.
2. Download the BaseLVM_B.11.31.yymm.depot file, and move it to the /tmp directory.
3. Verify the file has downloaded correctly using swlist:
swlist -d -s /tmp/BaseLVM_B.11.31.yymm.depot
# Initializing…
# Contacting target “localhost”…
# Target: localhost:/tmp/BaseLVM_B.11.31.yymm.depot
#
#
# Bundle(s):
# BaseLVM B.11.31.yymm LogicalVolume Manager
4. Run the following swinstall command to install the product:
swinstall -x autoreboot=true -s /tmp/BaseLVM_B.11.31.yymm.depot BaseLVM
Note: BaseLVMcontains kernel filesets.
Therefore, using swinstall toinstall the product causes a system reboot after installation is complete.
5. After system reboot, verify the version of BaseLVM with the following command:
swlist | grep BaseLVM
The following output is displayed:
BaseLVM B.11.31.yymm Logical Volume Manager
6. Verify the installation of BaseLVM by running the swverify command:
swverify BaseLVM
Reverting Back to a Previous Version of BaseLVM
Do not attempt to remove BaseLVM with swremove.To revert to a previous version of BaseLVM, you must reinstall it as follows:
1. Login as root.
2. Copy the BaseLVM version you want, either from the LVM webpage or from the media that was used to install your system, to /tmp/BaseLVM_B.11.31.depot.
3. Run swinstall to return to a previous version of the product:
4. Verify the installation of BaseLVM by running the swverify command:
swverify BaseLVM
swinstall -x allow_downdate=true -x autoreboot=true
-s/tmp/BaseLVM_B.11.31.depot BaseLVM
Note: BaseLVM contains kernel filesets. Therefore, using swinstall to downgrade the product causes a system reboot after reinstallation is complete.
– See more at: http://serviceitdirect.com/blog/lvm-2x-vgs-1131#sthash.tZtJ5H7w.dpuf
Tags: HP-UX