Delete snapshot consistency group

You can delete snapshot consistency groups that are no longer needed.

Before you begin

Confirm that the images for all member volumes are no longer needed for backup or testing purposes.

About this task

This operation deletes all the snapshot images or schedules associated with the snapshot consistency group.

Procedure

Select Storage > Snapshots.
Select the Snapshot Consistency Groups tab.
Select the snapshot consistency group that you want to delete, and then select Uncommon Tasks > Delete.
The Confirm Delete Snapshot Consistency Group dialog box appears.
Confirm that you want to perform this operation, and then click Delete.

Result

System Manager performs the following actions:

Deletes all existing snapshot images and snapshot volumes from the snapshot consistency group.
Deletes all the associated snapshot images that exist for each member volume in the snapshot consistency group.
Deletes all the associated snapshot volumes that exist for each member volume in the snapshot consistency group.
Deletes all associated reserved capacity for each member volume in the snapshot consistency group (if selected).