Creating a Volume Snapshot

You must consider a number of factors and make a number of decisions before creating a snapshot. For information on planning a snapshot, see Planning Volume Snapshots.

Note: You cannot create a snapshot of a target volume.

To create a volume snapshot:

  1. Click Sun StorEdge 6130 Configuration Service.
  2. The Array Summary page is displayed.

  3. Click the array for which you want to create a snapshot.
  4. The Volume Summary page is displayed.

  5. Click the volume for which you want to create a snapshot.
  6. The Volume Details page for that volume is displayed.

  7. Click Snapshot.
  8. The Create a Snapshot Volume wizard is displayed.

  9. Follow the steps in the wizard. Click the Help tab in the wizard for more information.

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