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# Restore snapshots

TimeFinder SnapVX is a local replication solution that is designed to non-disruptively create point-in-time copies (snapshots) of critical data.

## Prerequisites

- This procedure explains how to perform this operation from the TimeFinder/SnapVX view. You can also perform this operation from other locations in the interface. Depending on the location, some of the steps may not apply.
- Storage groups of Celerra FBA emulation may be managed externally using eNAS.
- See Roles and associated permissions to determine the user roles that can perform this task.

## About this task

This procedure explains how to restore snapshot data back to the original source volumes. TimeFinder SnapVX restore operations are inherently differential, meaning that only tracks that have changed since the snapshot was created are copied back to the source volumes.

## Steps

1. Select the storage system.
2. Click PROTECTION and select Manual SnapVX from the Protected Storage Groups section of the summary panel.
3. Select the storage group and clink Restore.
   For storage groups with Celerra FBA emulation, a warning dialog is displayed indicating that the storage group may be managed externally using eNAS. To continue, click OK, otherwise click CANCEL.
4. Select the Snapshot Name and Creation Date (0 is the latest).
5. Click Advanced Options to continue setting the advanced options, as described next.

   Setting Advanced options:

   To force the operation even though one or more volumes may not be in the normal, expected state, select Force.

   To specify that the operation is for devices in STAR mode, select Star.

6. Do one of the following:
   - Click Run Now to perform the operation now.
   - Expand Run Now and click Add to Job List to add this task to the job list, from which you can schedule or run the task at your convenience. For more information, see Schedule jobs and Preview jobs.