[linux-lvm] unable to create mirror in LVM using lvconvert

[Stuart D. Gathman]

On Sat, 22 Oct 2011, sabari G wrote:

> when i try to 
> lvconvert -m 1 vgnew/lvol4 
> 
> "not enough free pv for creating parallel allocation.."

By default, and for best performance, the bitmap must be on a 3rd PV. 
There are options to place the bitmap on the same PV as a leg, or to
keep it in memory (requiring a resync at boot).

Also, I hope your setup is for testing only.  Putting mirror legs on
the same device doesn't protect you much.

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