You can restore the VSP One File configuration from a local backup file or an available snapshot. To restore a backup file or snapshot, the file or snapshot must be created in the current version of the VSP One File management software. Restore operations are not supported for backup files and snapshots created in previous versions.
CAUTION:
Restoring from a backup overwrites any existing configuration. A restore operation can take several minutes. Once the backup restoration has completed, a system restart is required for the restored configuration to take effect.
Warning: Restarting the system disrupts quorum device services. To prevent loss of service in a clustered configuration while the reboot is performed, make sure that all managed clusters are in a robust state before restarting the system.
Ensure that you have the local backup file that you want to restore from and that you have the encryption password for the file. The password was assigned when the backup file was created as described in Backing up the VSP One File configuration. Contact your administrator if you require assistance locating the password.
- In the Restore window, specify whether you want to restore from a snapshot or restore from a backup file:
- To restore from a snapshot listed in the Restore window, select the snapshot you want to restore, click Restore, and then click Initiate restore.
You can select only snapshots created in the version of VSP One File that you are using. Snapshots created in other versions are shown, but not available. To verify the version, click the user icon, and then click About.
- To restore from a backup file, click Upload Snapshot and enter the following information in the wizard:
- In the Upload File page, upload the local backup file, enter
the encryption password for the file, and then click
Next.
- On the Select Snapshots page, select the snapshot that you
want to restore from, accept the prompt to overwrite and replace the
existing configuration, and then click
Finish.
Restore in Progress is shown until the restore completes or fails and Restore Completed or Restore Failed is shown. You can click View Log to view log information for the restore process. The log information is useful for troubleshooting issues when the restore fails.
- Click Finish to exit the wizard.
- In the Upload File page, upload the local backup file, enter
the encryption password for the file, and then click
Next.
- To restore from a snapshot listed in the Restore window, select the snapshot you want to restore, click Restore, and then click Initiate restore.