Recopying a Volume Copy

You can recopy a volume copy for an existing copy pair. Recopying a volume copy is useful when you want to perform a scheduled, complete backup of the target volume that can then be copied to a tape drive for off-site storage.


Caution -

Recopying a volume copy will overwrite all data on the target volume and automatically make the target volume read-only to hosts. Ensure that you no longer need the data or have backed up the data on the target volume before recopying a volume copy.


To recopy a volume copy:

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

  3. Click the array for which you want to recopy a volume copy.
  4. The Volume Summary page for that array is displayed.

  5. Click the name of the target volume that you want to recopy.
  6. The Volume Details page for that volume is displayed.

  7. Stop all input/output (I/O) activity to the source volume and target volume.
  8. Unmount any file systems on the source volume and target volume, if applicable.
  9. Click Re-Copy.
  10. The management software recopies the source volume to the target volume and displays a confirmation message.

  11. Remount any file systems on the source volume and target volume, if applicable.
  12. Enable I/O activity to the source volume and target volume.

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