CMMVC6972E   The command cannot be initiated because the maximum number of extents for an MDisk would be exceeded.

Explanation

Each MDisk has a limited number of extents, which varies according to the extent size set by the mdiskgrp, this limit would be exceeded by this command.

User response

Create a different pool with a larger extent size by using mkmdiskgrp. Then, retry the command by using mdiskgrp.

Ensure that you are familiar with the maximum configurations of the Storwize® V3700. Search for the term "configuration limits and restrictions" in the Search support and downloads search box at the www.ibm.com/support website. The relationship between extent size and the maximum MDisk capacity is shown in the Extents table.