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To prevent write-protected error messages from appearing, do not try to access a source virtual disk that is participating in a virtual disk copy while the virtual disk copy has a status of In Progress. Also, make sure that the Read- Only attribute for the target virtual disk is disabled after the virtual disk copy has completed to prevent error messages from appearing.

To copy the virtual disk:

1Stop all I/O activity to the source virtual disk and the target virtual disk.

2Unmount any file systems on the source virtual disk and the target virtual disk.

3In the AMW, select the Logical tab and select the source virtual disk.

4Select Virtual Disk→ Copy→ Create.

The Create Copy Wizard - Introduction window is displayed.

5In the Select source virtual disk area, select the appropriate virtual disk and click Next.

The Select Target Virtual Disk and Copy Priority window is displayed.

6In the Select target virtual disk area, select the appropriate virtual disk

7In the Select copy priority area, select the relevant copy priority and click Next.

The Preview window displays the summary of your selections.

8Type yes, and click Finish.

NOTE: Operation in Progress icons appear on the source virtual disk and the target virtual disk while the virtual disk copy has a status of In Progress or Pending.

For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics.

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