Is it safe to run 'vgscan' command when the lvm volumes are in use by applications?

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Issue

  • Is it safe to run vgscan commands while the lvm volumes are in use, whether running vgscan command will have any effect on connected SAN devices? or create any disruption?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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