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Why SnapVault destination volume is unusually larger than Source Volume

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • SnapVault

Answer

  • SnapMirror policy type Vault is used for Archival purpose.
  • It is used to store Snapshots for longer duration as compared to source volume hence SnapVault destination volumes are larger in size.

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