Jaroslav Stava wrote: >> [root@localhost ~]# pvscan >> PV /dev/md3 VG gt_vg lvm2 [909.91 GB / 909.91 GB free] >> Total: 1 [909.91 GB] / in use: 1 [909.91 GB] / in no VG: 0 [0 ] ... >> [root@localhost ~]# lvcreate -L 5G -n data gt_vg >> Not enough PVs with free space available for parallel allocation. >> Consider --alloc anywhere if desperate. >> >> Any feedback would be very much appreciated, >> >> Thanks for your time, >> >> > AFAIK this message should be seen only when trying to create a mirrored > or striped lv. There is another possible problem: Is the PV allowed to allocate any extents? Please check "pvdisplay /dev/md3" - there should be Allocatable yes If not, allow allocation on the PV: "pvchange -x y /dev/md3" and try lvcreate again. That error message is misleading it this situation... Milan -- mbroz@redhat.com _______________________________________________ linux-lvm mailing list linux-lvm@redhat.com https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-lvm read the LVM HOW-TO at http://tldp.org/HOWTO/LVM-HOWTO/