LVM error with kernel & lvmtab

alipscomb · 07-20-2006, 02:13 PM

I need urgent assistance with an error I received.

When I attempt a pvdisplay, pvcreate, vgchange, etc. I get the following error:

"ERROR: VGDA in kernel and lvmtab are NOT consistent; please run vgscan"

vgscan will not fix the problem. I have two VGs, rootvg and orainst_vg (which I previously created), however vgscan only recognizes rootvg.

How do I get lvm back to normal so I can recreate orainst_vg (if needed)?!!!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

MensaWater · 07-22-2006, 07:34 AM

vgscan scans your disks. If its not finding one of your VGs it unfortunately suggests one of your disks has gone kaput.

alipscomb · 07-22-2006, 11:53 AM

Well, a simple reboot from the drac cleaned up the /proc/lvm/global file so that it only contains rootvg. I was then able to recreate my orainst_vg and my LVs. The reboot was my last option since a previous reboot had gone bad, but this time I was able to access the drac after the card was reseated.