Restoring Virtual Disks (Instant Restore); Low-Level Refreshing Virtual Disks; Presenting Virtual Disks - HP 418800-B21 - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 70 Storage Enclosure User Manual
Hp storageworks replication solutions manager 4.0.1 user guide (t3680-96308, june 2008)
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Restoring virtual disks (Instant Restore)
Restore a virtual disk by replacing its data with data from one of its replicas.
Considerations
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You can use the GUI, jobs, or the CLUI. See
IMPORTANT:
HP recommends restoring by using GUI actions.
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The virtual disk to restore must already have a replica (mirrorclone, snapclone, or snapshot) that
was created by the replication manager. Only those replicas can be selected in the Instant
Restore wizard.
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Before using the following procedure, ensure there is no host I/O to the virtual disk to restore or
its replica.
•
If either disk is part of a host volume, do not use the procedure below. Instead, use the procedure
restoring a host volume (Instant
•
A virtual disk cannot be restored from a snapshot of its mirrorclone. To restore from a mirrorclone,
the mirrorclone must be fractured. See
Procedure
This procedure uses the GUI.
1.
In the navigation pane, select Virtual Disks.
2.
On the List tab, select the virtual disk to restore.
3.
Select Actions > Instant Restore. The Instant Restore wizard opens. Follow the instructions in
the wizard.
Low-level refreshing virtual disks
Perform a low-level refresh of specific virtual disks and containers. See virtual disks
Considerations
•
You can use the GUI or CLUI. See virtual disks
Procedure
This procedure uses the GUI.
1.
In the navigation pane, select Virtual Disks.
2.
On the List tab, select the specific virtual disks and containers whose properties are to be
updated.
3.
Select Actions > Low-Level Refresh. The Confirmation Action window appears.
4.
To continue, click OK. The virtual disk and container properties are updated.
Presenting virtual disks
Present a virtual disk to a host. See virtual disks presentation.
Considerations
•
You can use the GUI, jobs, or the CLUI to present a virtual disk to a host. See virtual disks
actions cross
Restore). See also
reference.
virtual disks actions cross
host volumes
fractured mirrorclones
and
actions cross
reference.
HP StorageWorks Replication Solutions Manager 4.0.1
reference.
overview.
fracturing
mirrorclones.
low-level
refresh.
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