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NOTE: If you do not intend to re-create the snapshot virtual disk at a later time, in
the Logical pane, select the snapshot virtual disk, and select Virtual Disk
Delete
to remove it. The associated snapshot repository virtual disk is also removed. Refer
to the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics for more
information on removing a snapshot virtual disk.
NOTE: The SMdevices utility displays the snapshot virtual disk in its output, even
after the snapshot virtual disk is disabled.
To disable a snapshot virtual disk:
1
In the AMW, select the
Logical
tab, select the snapshot virtual disk, and
select
Virtual Disk
Snapshot
Disable
.
2
In the text box, type
yes
and click
OK
.
The snapshot virtual disk is disabled. The associated snapshot repository
virtual disk does not change status. The copy-on-write activity to the
snapshot repository virtual disk stops until the snapshot virtual disk is re-
created.
Preparing Host Servers to Re-Create a Snapshot Virtual Disk
NOTE: Before you create a new snapshot of a source virtual disk, stop any data
access (I/O) activity or suspend data transfer to the source virtual disk and
snapshot virtual disk to ensure that you capture an accurate snapshot of the source
virtual disk. Close all applications, including Windows Internet Explorer, to make
sure all I/O activity has stopped.
NOTE: Removing the drive letter of the associated virtual disk in Windows or
unmounting the virtual drive in Linux helps to guarantee a stable copy of the drive
for the Snapshot.
Before re-creating a snapshot virtual disk, both the host server and the
associated virtual disk you are re-creating have to be in the proper state.
To prepare your host server and virtual disk:
1
Stop all I/O activity to the source and snapshot virtual disk (if mounted).
2
Using your Windows system, flush the cache to both the source and the
snapshot virtual disk (if mounted). At the host prompt, type
SMrepassist -f <filename-identifier>
and press <Enter>. For more information, see "SMrepassist Utility" on
page 257.
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