Configuration: Premium Feature—Snapshot Virtual Disks 159Re-creating Snapshot Virtual DisksYou can re-create a snapshot virtual disk that you have previously disabled.CAUTION: Possible loss of data redundancy – If the snapshot virtual disk is inOptimal status, it is first disabled prior to being re-created. This action invalidatesthe current snapshot.Keep these important guidelines in mind when you re-create a snapshotvirtual disk:• To re-create the snapshot virtual disks correctly, follow the instructions foryour operating system.NOTE: Failing to follow these additional instructions could create unusablesnapshot virtual disks. For more information, see the PowerVault ModularDisk Storage Manager online help topics.• To use this option, the snapshot virtual disk must be either in an Optimalstatus or Disabled status.• When using this option, the previously configured snapshot nameparameters and snapshot repository virtual disk are used.To recreate the snapshot virtual disk:1 In the AMW, select the Logical tab, select a snapshot virtual disk.2 Select Virtual Disk Snapshot Re-create.3 Type yes, and click OK.Disabling a Snapshot Virtual DiskDisable a snapshot virtual disk if one of the following conditions exists:• You do not need the snapshot now.• You intend to re-create the snapshot at a later time and want to retain theassociated snapshot repository virtual disk so that you do not need tocreate it again.• You want to maximize storage array performance by stopping copy-on-write activity to the snapshot repository virtual disk.
