Dell PowerVault MD3820f - Manual (Page 160)

• The snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk must be in either an Optimal
status or Disabled status.
• For consistency group snapshot virtual disk, all member snapshot virtual disks must be in a Disabled
state before you can re-create the consistency group snapshot virtual disk.
• You cannot re-create an individual member snapshot virtual disk, you can re-create only the overall
consistency group snapshot virtual disk.
• All write data on any associated snapshot repository virtual disk is deleted. Snapshot virtual disk or
consistency group snapshot virtual disk parameters remain the same as the previously disabled virtual
disk parameters. The original names for the snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual
disk are retained. You can change these names after the re-create option completes.
To re-create a snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk:
1. From the AMW, select the Storage & Copy Services tab.
2. Select the snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk that you want to disable
and then select one of the following:
– Copy Services → Snapshot Virtual disk → Re-create. The Confirm Re-Create Snapshot Virtual
Disk window is displayed.
– Copy Services → Consistency Group Snapshot Virtual Disk → Re-create. The Confirm Re-
Create Consistency Group Snapshot Virtual Disk window is displayed.
3. Select whether to re-create the snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk using
an existing snapshot image, or a new snapshot image and then click Re-create.
The status of the snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk is changed from
Disabled to Optimal.
Renaming A Snapshot Virtual Disk Or Consistency Group Snapshot Virtual
Disk
Use the Rename Snapshot Virtual Disk option to change the name of a snapshot virtual disk or
consistency group snapshot virtual disk when the current name is no longer meaningful or applicable.
Keep these guidelines in mind when you name a consistency group:
• Limit the name to 30 characters. Any leading and trailing spaces in the name are deleted.
• Use a unique, meaningful name that is easy to understand and remember.
• Avoid arbitrary names or names that would quickly lose their meaning in the future.
NOTE: If you try to rename a snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk with a
name that is already in use by another virtual disk, an error message is displayed, and you are
prompted to choose another name.
To rename a snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk:
1. From the AMW, select the Storage & Copy Services tab.
2. Select the snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk that you want to disable
and then select one of the following:
– Copy Services → Snapshot Virtual disk → Rename. The Rename Snapshot Virtual Disk window
is displayed.
– Copy Services → Consistency Group Snapshot Virtual Disk → Rename. The Rename
Consistency Group window is displayed.
3. Type a new name for the snapshot virtual disk or consistency group snapshot virtual disk and then
click Rename.
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