Administrator Guide
Copying Volumes
Copy a volume to create an identical volume for back-up or reuse of the data.
The destination volume of a copy, mirror, or migrate must meet the following requirements:
• Must not be mapped to a server.
• Must be the same size or larger than the source volume.
• Cannot be active on another controller.
Copy a Volume
Copying a volume copies the data from a source volume to a destination volume. Changes made to the source volume during the
copy process are also made to the destination volume.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Storage.
2. In the SC Series tab, select a Storage Center.
3. Click the Storage tab.
4. In the Storage tab navigation pane, select a volume.
5. Click More Actions → Local Copy → Copy Volume. The Copy Volume dialog box opens.
6. Select an existing volume or create a new volume for the destination volume.
• To select an existing volume, select a volume from the Destination Volume table.
• To create a new volume for the destination volume, click Create Volume.
7. (Optional) Select Copy Snapshots.
8. From the Priority drop-down menu, select a priority level for the copy operation.
9. (Optional) Select Schedule Start Time to set a time for the copy to be created.
10. Click OK.
Related links
Creating Volumes
Create a Mirroring Volume
A mirroring volume is a copy of a volume that also dynamically changes to match the source volume. The source and destination
volumes are continuously synchronized.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Storage.
2. In the SC Series tab, select a Storage Center.
3. Click the Storage tab.
4. In the Storage tab navigation pane, select a volume.
5. Click More Actions → Local Copy → Mirror Volume. The Mirror Volume dialog box opens.
6. Select an existing volume or create a new volume for the destination volume.
• To select an existing volume, select a volume from the Destination Volume table.
• To create a new volume for the destination volume, click Create Volume.
7. (Optional) Select Copy Snapshots.
8. From the Priority drop-down menu, select a priority level for the copy operation.
9. (Optional) Select Schedule Start Time to set a time for the copy to be created.
10. Click OK.
Related links
Creating Volumes
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