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Create and delete snapshots manually

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You can create snapshots manually when you can't wait for a scheduled snapshot to be created, and you can delete snapshots 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 A90, ASA A70, ASA A50, ASA A30, or ASA A20), 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 manually

You can manually create a snapshot 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 window, accept the default snapshot name or edit it if desired.

  4. Optional: Add a SnapMirror label.

  5. Click Add.

Delete a snapshot manually

You can manually delete a snapshot 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 you want to delete, click Menu options icon, and select Delete.

  3. In the Delete snapshot window, select Delete snapshot.

  4. Click Delete.