Step 3: Reserve capacity for a snapshot volume

Associate reserved capacity to a read/write snapshot volume. System Manager suggests the volumes and capacity based on the properties of the base volume or snapshot consistency group. You can accept the recommended reserved capacity configuration or customize the allocated storage.

1. Use the spinner box to allocate the reserved capacity for the snapshot volume.

   The Volume Candidate table displays only the candidates that support the reserved capacity specified.

   Do one of the following actions:

   • Accept the default settings.

     Use this recommended option to allocate the reserved capacity for the snapshot volume with the default settings.

   • Allocate your own reserved capacity settings to meet your data storage needs.

     If you change the default reserved capacity setting, click Refresh Candidates to refresh the candidate list for the reserved capacity you specified.

     Allocate the reserved capacity using the following guidelines.

     • The default setting for reserved capacity is 40% of the capacity of the base volume, and usually this capacity is sufficient.
     • The capacity needed varies, depending on the frequency and size of I/O writes to the volumes and the quantity and duration of snapshot image collection.
2. (Optional) If you are creating the snapshot volume for a snapshot consistency group, the option to Change candidate appears in the Reserved Capacity Candidates table. Click Change candidate to select an alternate reserved capacity candidate.
3. Click Next, and go to Step 4: Edit settings for a snapshot volume.