V-76-58645-19931: Shrink operation is not allowed on a volume configured for Copy-on- write (COW) snapshot.
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Description
Error Message
Error V-76-58645-19931: Shrink operation is not allowed on a volume configured for Copy-on- write (COW) snapshot.
Cause
As per https://support-staff.cloud.com/wolken/esd/knowledge-base-view/view-kb-article?articleNumber=100044699&isLocationBackOnHome=true&hideTabs=true , if a volume has any snapshots or detached mirrors, then the shrink operation for it, is rejected.
Resolution
1) Navigate to VEA -> Right Click the concerned Volume and look for Shadow Storage Tab as in the below image:
2) Look for shadow copies using the below command:
VSSADMIN LIST SHADOWS
VSSADMIN LIST SHADOWSTORAGE
3) Delete the Shadow Copies using the below command:
vssadmin delete shadows /for=: /all
NOTE: Please take due diligence while deleting the shadows and should be attempted only on customer consent.
4) Now that the Shadow Copies are deleted, navigate to the Shadow Storage and remove the concerned Volume from the Shadow Storage:
5) After a successful removal of Shadow Storage, the shrink operation should now be a success.
Issue/Introduction
When attempting a shrink Operation for a volume configured using Veritas Storage Foundation/Infoscale, it fails with Error: Shrink operation is not allowed on a volume configured for Copy-on- write (COW) snapshot.
