Using the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Storage Migration Wizard, you can easily
migrate your existing data. Perform the following steps:
1. Follow Step 1 of the Storage Migration Wizard to check the restrictions and prerequisites,
and click Next as shown in Figure 7-10.
Figure 7-10 Storage Migration Wizard step 1- Before You Begin window
Avoiding data loss: To avoid any potential data loss, back up all the data stored on
your external storage before using the wizard.
Figure 7-10 shows there are some restrictions and prerequisites to using the Storage
Migration Wizard:
– Restrictions:
• Do not use the Storage Migration Wizard to migrate cluster hosts, including clusters
• Do not use the Storage Migration Wizard to migrate SAN Boot images.
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