PowerProtect Data Manager 19.16 Storage Array User Guide

Restore data to an alternate block volume

For primary or replicated backups that reside on a DD system, a restore to an alternate block volume enables you to restore data to a different volume or volume group on the same storage array, or to a different storage array.

1. Log in to the PowerProtect Data Manager user interface as a user with the Administrator role.
2. From the left navigation pane, select Restore > Assets.
   The Restore window appears.
3. Click the Block Volumes tab.
   The Restore window displays a list of block volume assets (volumes and volume groups).
4. Select the checkbox next to the asset that contains the backup, and then click Restore.
   You can use the Search field or the filter in the Name column to locate a specific asset.
   The Block Volumes Restore wizard opens on the Copy Selection page.
5. Select one of the configured objectives from the associated protection policy. For example, the primary backup objective.
   The wizard displays a list of the available copies from which you can restore.
6. Select an available copy, and then click Next.
   The Block Volumes Restore wizard moves to the Location page.
7. Select Restore to alternate, and then click Next.
   A table of available volumes and volume groups appears.
8. Optionally, select a PowerStore storage array from the Storage Array dropdown list and click Refresh to perform a full discovery of the PowerStore system.
   Note that it can take several minutes to complete the operation. You can continue to use objectives while the discovery is in progress.
9. Select the destination volume or volume group from the table.
   NOTE:Only volumes or volume groups with a status of Available are qualified for the restore.
10. Click Next.
11. On the Summary page, verify the details, and then click Restore to start the restore.
12. Go to the Jobs window to monitor the restore.
    A restore job appears with a progress bar and start time. If a restore job for this asset is already in progress, PowerProtect Data Manager queues a new restore job.