CRS on ASM

Quick question:
Can I install CRS on ASM? anoher word, can I create a CRSFILE on ASM by specifing the raw device path (ie ORCL:VOL1) using ASM?
Thx much,

Without the +ASM instance "/dev/oracleasmdisks/VOL1" still looks like a regular (block) raw device.
Just modify the /etc/sysconfig/rawdevices and you should be able access it as regular raw device and install CRS, looks like this should be able to install CRS on it.
Please advise...Thanks!

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