Re-creating a FlashCopy Logical Drive

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Use this option when you want to re-create a FlashCopy logical drive that you previously disabled.

Important:

Caution: If the FlashCopy logical drive is in an Optimal state, it will first be disabled, then re-created. This invalidates the current FlashCopy.

Procedure

1

Select the FlashCopy logical drive to be re-created from the Logical View, then, select either the Logical Drive >> FlashCopy >> Re-create pull-down menu option, or Re-create from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: The Re-create FlashCopy Logical Drive dialog is displayed.

2

Type Yes and select OK.

Result: The FlashCopy logical drive is disabled and re-created (if it had not previously been disabled) and displays in the Logical View in an Optimal state . The creation timestamp shown on the FlashCopy Logical Drive Properties dialog is updated to reflect the new point-in-time image. Copy-on-write activity resumes to the associated repository logical drive .

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Introduction to FlashCopy Logical Drives

Learn About Disabling and Re-creating FlashCopy Logical Drives

Learn About FlashCopy Logical Drive Maintenance

Disabling a FlashCopy Logical Drive