Force release system lock
When performing configuration and maintenance operations, the storage system might automatically lock itself and release the system when the operations are completed. If the storage system does not unlock itself, you can unlock the system using Force Release System Lock in the maintenance utility.
Forcing the system lock to release
When performing configuration and maintenance operations, the storage system might automatically lock itself and release the system when the operations are completed. If the storage system does not unlock itself, you can unlock the system using Force Release System Lock in the maintenance utility.
Before you begin
You must have the Storage Administrator (View & Modify) role to complete this procedure.
Procedure
In the maintenance utility Menu navigation tree, click System Management.
Click Force Release System Lock.
A warning message is displayed. Verify that releasing the lock will not cause data loss or other problems. To release the system lock, click OK. Click Cancel to close the dialog box without releasing the system lock.