Data Domain: How to List Snapshots

Summary: This article shows how to list snapshots on a Data Domain system.

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Instructions

For Data Domain Systems using DD OS 5.0.x.x and later:

  • Identify which mtree to examine using the mtree list command. (Note: backup is a default mtree for version 5.0.) 
    # mtree list

Name                Pre-Comp (GiB)   Status
-----------------   --------------   ------
/data/col1/backup             95.0   RW
/data/col1/testmtree          2.0   RW
-----------------   --------------   ------

 D   : Deleted
 RO  : Read Only
 RW  : Read Write
 RD  : Replication Destination
 RLE : Retention-Lock Enabled
 RLD : Retention-Lock Disabled
 
  • List snapshots in a specific mtree using the snapshot list mtree <mtree name> command: 
    # snapshot list mtree /data/col1/testmtree

Snapshot Information for MTree: /data/col1/testmtree
----------------------------------------------
Name    Pre-Comp (GiB)   Create Date         Retain Until   Status
-----   --------------   -----------------   ------------   ------
btest              1.0   Apr 25 2011 15:26
-----   --------------   -----------------   ------------   ------

Snapshot Summary
-------------------
Total:            1
Not expired:      1
Expired:          0
  
  • List all snapshots for all mtrees 
    # snapshot list mtree *

Additional Information

For information about creating snapshots, see Data Domain - Creating a Snapshot.

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    Article Properties
    Article Number: 000012149
    Article Type: How To
    Last Modified: 01 Jul 2024
    Version:  5
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