Data Center Fabric Manager Professional User Manual v10.3.X (53-1001355-01, November 2009)

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Changing the backup interval
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Changing the backup interval
When the backup feature is enabled, your SAN is protected by automatic backups. The backups
occur every 24 hours by default. However, you can change the interval at which backup occurs.
ATTENTION
Do NOT modify the backup.properties file.
To change the backup interval, complete the following steps.
1. Select SAN > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
3. Select an interval from the Backup Interval drop-down list to set how often backup occurs.
4. Click Apply or OK.
The minimum value is 6 hours and the maximum value is 24 hours.
Starting immediate backup
NOTE
You must have backup privileges to use the Backup Now function.
To start the backup process immediately, complete one of the following procedures:
Using the Backup Icon, right-click the Backup icon and select Backup Now.
OR
1. Using the SAN menu, select SAN > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Backup in the Category list.
3. Click Backup Now.
The backup process begins immediately. There is no confirmation message.
4. Click Apply or OK.