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# Split clone volume pairs

Clone copy sessions enable you to create clone copies of a source volume or storage group on multiple targets.

## Prerequisites

- The clone session must be in the Restored state.
- See Roles and associated permissions to determine the user roles that can perform this task.

## About this task

This procedure explains how to split clone volume pairs. Splitting volume pairs changes the direction of the clone relationship (that is, the original source volume becomes the source volume for a future copy), which enables you to use either the establish or recreate command.

To split clone volume pairs:

## Steps

1. Select the storage system.
2. Select Data Protection > Device Groups.
3. Click the TimeFinder Clone tab to open the TimeFinder Clone list view.
4. Do one of the following, depending on whether you want to perform the operation at the group level or pair level:

   Group level:

   Select a group, click , and select Split.

   Pair level:

   1. Select a group and click to open its Details view.
   2. Click the number next to Clone Pairs.
   3. Select one or more pairs, click , and select Split.
5. If performing the operation at the group level, select the type of source volumes (Source Type) and the type of target volumes Target Type.
6. Optional: To attach session options to the operation, click Advanced Options, and select any number of options.
7. 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.