Snapshot Types
Snapshot Features
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Traditional Snapshot Feature
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Instant Full Snapshot Feature
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Instant Space-Optimized Snapshot Feature
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Instant Plex Breakoff Snapshot Feature
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Requires full storage
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Requires initialize synchronizing of plexes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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Allows snapshots plexes to be reattached (snapback) to the source volume
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Snapshots can be refreshed
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Snapshot volumes can be moved into a separate disk group
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Can be used to restore an RVG to an earlier stable state
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Can be used as independent volumes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Background synchronization
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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