[linux-lvm] Share Volume Group between x86-64 and x86.

[Bryn M. Reeves]

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Masanari Iida wrote:
> Hello list,
> 
> I have a question about LVM2 compatibility between different CPU architectures.
> 
> If one create a VG on x86(32bit) and export the VG,
> then try to import the VG on x86(64bit), what is going to happen?
> Both systems are RHEL5, in my mind.

It will work just fine - LVM2 metadata is in text format and the binary
components (labels, metadata area headers) are treated in an
architecture-neutral way to avoid compatibility problems.

Regards,
Bryn.

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