Developers Guide

Importing MD3 Windows Server volumes
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7 Importing MD3 Windows Server volumes
Prior to starting the online or offline import process from an MD3 array, the target server must be iSCSI or FC
mapped to the SC Series array. For information on mapping a server to an SC Series array, refer to the Dell
Storage Manager Administrator’s Guide, available on the Knowledge Center at the SC Series customer
portal.
Note: Although mapping the target server to the SC Series arrays is not required prior to offline importing, it is
recommended.
Perform the following steps to import data from an MD3 volume to an SC Series array:
1. Stop any I/O and remove the server connection to the MD3 volume.
Note: The MD3 volume must be unmapped from the server before the online import process starts. Failure to
do so can result in data corruption.
To remove the server connection in Windows Server:
a. To open Disk Management, click Start > Run > diskmgmt.msc.
b. Right-click the MD3 volume and select Offline.