Creating a group snapshot

You can create a snapshot of a group of volumes, and you can also create a group snapshot schedule to automate group snapshots. A single group snapshot can consistently snapshot up to 32 volumes at one time.

1. Click Management > Volumes.
2. Use the check boxes to select multiple volumes for a group of volumes.
3. Click Bulk Actions.
4. Click Group Snapshot.
5. Enter a new group snapshot name in the Create Group Snapshot of Volumes dialog box.
6. Optional: Select the Include Each Group Snapshot Member in Replication When Paired check box to ensure that each snapshot is captured in replication when the parent volume is paired.
7. Select a retention option for the group snapshot:
   • Click Keep Forever to retain the snapshot on the system indefinitely.
   • Click Set Retention Period and use the date spin boxes to choose a length of time for the system to retain the snapshot.
8. To take a single, immediate snapshot, perform the following steps:
   1. Click Take Group Snapshot Now.
   2. Click Create Group Snapshot.
9. To schedule the snapshot to run at a future time, perform the following steps:
   1. Click Create Group Snapshot Schedule.
   2. Enter a New Schedule Name.
   3. Select a Schedule Type from the list.
   4. Optional: Select the Recurring Schedule check box to repeat the scheduled snapshot periodically.
   5. Click Create Schedule.