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Re-Creating Snapshot Virtual Disks

You can re-create a snapshot virtual disk that you have previously disabled.

CAUTION: Possible loss of data redundancy—If the snapshot virtual disk is in Optimal status, it is first disabled prior to being re-created. This action invalidates the current snapshot.

Keep these important guidelines in mind when you re-create a snapshot virtual disk:

•To re-create the snapshot virtual disks correctly, follow the instructions for your operating system.

NOTE: Failing to follow these additional instructions could create unusable snapshot virtual disks. For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics.

•To use this option, the snapshot virtual disk must be either in an Optimal status or Disabled status.

•When using this option, the previously configured snapshot name parameters and snapshot repository virtual disk are used.

To recreate the snapshot virtual disk:

1In the AMW, select the Logical tab, select a snapshot virtual disk.

2Select Virtual Disk→ Snapshot→ Re-create.

3Type yes, and click OK.

Disabling a Snapshot Virtual Disk

Disable a snapshot virtual disk if one of the following conditions exists:

•You do not need the snapshot now.

•You intend to re-create the snapshot at a later time and want to retain the associated snapshot repository virtual disk so that you do not need to create it again.

•You want to maximize storage array performance by stopping copy-on- write activity to the snapshot repository virtual disk.

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