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Removing Storage Foundation 5.0 for Oracle RAC packages

The uninstallsfrac script removes packages installed by installsfrac on all systems in the cluster. The installer removes all Storage Foundation 5.0 for Oracle RAC rpms, regardless of the version of Oracle used.

 To run uninstallsfrac

1. As root user, navigate to the directory containing the uninstallsfrac program.

   # cd /opt/VRTS/install

2. Start uninstallsfrac:

   # ./uninstallsfrac [-rsh]

   The utility reports the cluster and systems for uninstalling.

3. Enter y if the cluster information is correct.

   After entering the systems where the uninstallation will take place, the script checks the operating system on each system, verifies system-to-system communication, and sets up a log file.

   The script checks for Storage Foundation 5.0 for Oracle RAC packages currently installed the nodes. This process involves identifying system uninstall requirements and dependencies between packages to determine the safety and order of uninstalling packages.

4. Confirm to uninstall Storage Foundation 5.0 for Oracle RAC. packages.
5. Review the output as the script stops processes and drivers running on each node, and reports its activities.
6. Review the output as the script indicates the progress of removing packages from the nodes by listing the steps that are completed. The total number of steps depends on the nature of the installation.
7. If necessary, review the summary and log files of uninstallation activities.