Adaptec Storage Manager Creating a Snapshot with Backup, Creating a Snapshot Without Backup, Deleting a Snapshot

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Creating a Snapshot with Backup
To create a snapshot with backup:
1In the Logical Devices V iew, right-click the logical drive you want to
copy.
2Select Create snapshot, click with backup to, then click the name of
the target logical drive.
The snapshot is created on the target logical drive. The
snapshot appears in Adaptec Storage Mana ger with a camera
icon beside it, as shown at right.
Creating a Snapshot Without Backup
To create a snapshot without backup:
1In the Logical Devices V iew, right-click the logical drive you want to
copy.
2Select C reate snapshot , click without backup to, then click the name
of the target logical drive.
The snapshot is created on the target logical drive. The
snapshot appears in Adaptec Storage Mana ger with a camera
icon beside it, as shown at right.
3Use an operating system-level or third-party data backup tool to
move the snapshot onto a tape drive or other server.
Deleting a Snapshot
When a snapshot is no longer needed, you can delete it from Adaptec
Storage Manager.
To delete a snapshot:
1In the Logical Devices View, right-click the snapshot you want to
delete.
2Click Remove snapshot.
The snapshot is deleted.