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Comparing the Snapshot Methods Based on Different Features

The following table provides a comparison of the different snapshot methods by feature:

Snapshot Types Snapshot Features Traditional Snapshot Feature Instant Full Snapshot Feature Instant Space-Optimized Snapshot Feature Instant Plex Breakoff Snapshot Feature

Requires full storage

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Requires initialize synchronizing of plexes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Allows snapshots plexes to be reattached (snapback) to the source volume

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Snapshots can be refreshed

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Snapshot volumes can be moved into a separate disk group

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Can be used to restore an RVG to an earlier stable state

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can be used as independent volumes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Background synchronization

No

Yes

No

No

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