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Create and delete Snapshot copies manually

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You can create Snapshot copies manually when you can't wait for a scheduled Snapshot copy to be created, and you can delete Snapshot copies when they are no longer needed.

About this task

This procedure applies to FAS, AFF, and current ASA systems. If you have an ASA r2 system (ASA A1K, ASA A70, or ASA A90), follow these steps to create an on-demand snapshot. ASA r2 systems provide a simplified ONTAP experience specific to SAN-only customers.

Create a Snapshot copy manually

You can manually create a Snapshot copy using System Manager or the ONTAP CLI.

System Manager
Steps

  1. Navigate to Storage > Volumes and select the Snapshot copies tab.

  2. Click Add icon.

  3. In the Add a Snapshot copy window, accept the default Snapshot copy name or edit it if desired.

  4. Optional: Add a SnapMirror label.

  5. Click Add.

CLI

  1. Create a Snapshot copy:

    volume snapshot create -vserver <SVM> -volume <volume> -snapshot <snapshot_name>

Delete a Snapshot copy manually

You can manually delete a Snapshot copy using System Manager or the ONTAP CLI.

System Manager
Steps

  1. Navigate to Storage > Volumes and select the Snapshot copies tab.

  2. Locate the Snapshot copy you want to delete, click Menu options icon, and select Delete.

  3. In the Delete Snapshot copy window, select Delete Snapshot copy.

  4. Click Delete.

CLI

  1. Delete a Snapshot copy:

    volume snapshot delete -vserver <SVM> -volume <volume> -snapshot <snapshot_name>