VNX: How to fracture a clone and remove it from a Clone Group. (User Correctable)
Summary: Steps on how to fracture a clone and remove it from the clone group in Unisphere.
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Instructions
Below are steps on how to fracture a clone in Unisphere and remove it from the Clone Group.
To fracture:
1. Log into Unisphere. Select the affected array by using the pull down bar to the left of "Dashboard" or by selecting it in the "Systems by Severity" box in the upper left of the display.
2. Go to the tab labeled Data Protection > Clones.
3. Go to Source LUNs tab and click on "+" button on the Clone Group Name, and find the LUN that needs to be fractured. You can also click on Clone LUNs tab and select the clone.
4. Right click on that LUN and select Fracture. You can also select Fracture at the bottom of the window.
5. A pop-up window will appear, click "Yes".
6. You should get another pop-up indicating "Success". If not, follow the instructions provided.
7. Once fractured successfully, you will see in the Condition column a change from Normal to Adminstratively Fractured.
To remove from Clone Group:
1. Once fractured, right click and select Delete to remove clone from the Clone Group. You can also select Delete at the bottom of the window.
2. You can click back on Source LUNs tab to verify that the clone was removed.
To fracture:
1. Log into Unisphere. Select the affected array by using the pull down bar to the left of "Dashboard" or by selecting it in the "Systems by Severity" box in the upper left of the display.
2. Go to the tab labeled Data Protection > Clones.
3. Go to Source LUNs tab and click on "+" button on the Clone Group Name, and find the LUN that needs to be fractured. You can also click on Clone LUNs tab and select the clone.
4. Right click on that LUN and select Fracture. You can also select Fracture at the bottom of the window.
5. A pop-up window will appear, click "Yes".
6. You should get another pop-up indicating "Success". If not, follow the instructions provided.
7. Once fractured successfully, you will see in the Condition column a change from Normal to Adminstratively Fractured.
To remove from Clone Group:
1. Once fractured, right click and select Delete to remove clone from the Clone Group. You can also select Delete at the bottom of the window.
2. You can click back on Source LUNs tab to verify that the clone was removed.
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VNX/VNXeArticle Properties
Article Number: 000022408
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 08 Oct 2024
Version: 3
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