20장. Configuring a Linux instance on 64-bit IBM Z

Direct Access Storage Devices (DASDs) are a type of storage commonly used with 64-bit IBM Z. For more information, see Working with DASDs in the IBM Knowledge Center. The following example is how to set a DASD online, format it, and make the change persistent.

Verify that the device is attached or linked to the Linux system if running under z/VM.

CP ATTACH EB1C TO *

To link a mini disk to which you have access, run the following commands:

CP LINK RHEL7X 4B2E 4B2E MR
DASD 4B2E LINKED R/W