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Format Cannot label disk while its partitions are in use as described (Doc ID 2920617.1)

Last updated on JUNE 17, 2024

Applies to:

Solaris Operating System - Version 11.4 to 11.4 [Release 11.0]
Solaris x64/x86 Operating System - Version 11.4 to 11.4 [Release 11.0]
Information in this document applies to any platform.
This issue can occur in the following releases:
SPARC Platform - Solaris 11.4 SRU45 or later
x86 Platform - Solaris 11.4 SRU45 or later

Symptoms

The Solaris format utility is unable to set the volname for a disk in use.

Changes

Regression introduced in Solaris 11.4 SRU 11.4.45.119.2 by the following enhancement:

ENH 24763263 - warning should be displayed if existing zpool(rpool) used

Cause

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