[Info-vax] removing device

[David J Dachtera]

"R.A.Omond" wrote:
> 
> Christoph Gartmann wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > is it possible to remove a non existent device under OpenVMS 7.3-2?
> > I have DKC3: which existed once on my SmartArray 5300A. Now that I
> > reconfigured the controller the device is still present and its error
> > counter increases over time. I know that a reboot will cure the problem.
> 
> No, it's not possible (unless you want to be, ahem, "adventurous").
> 
> Best you can do is: $ set device/noavailable/noerror dkc3:

Y'know, I think even Hoff tried to explain this to me lo these many
years ago, but I'm still mystified as to why LTA device, LD devices, TN
devices and others can come and go at will, but some DCBs are
"permanent" and can't be deleted.

D.J.D.