DS-System Help : Configuring the DS-System : Updating the DS-System configuration file parameters : Locking the online storage for snapshot
 
Locking the online storage for snapshot
You can lock the online storage of a DS-System and allow a third-party application to take a snapshot of the online storage. This option is available only if you have configured the AllowStorageLock advanced configuration parameter. For more information, see “Configuring the advanced settings”.
To lock the DS-System online storage:
1. On the Setup menu, click System Activities.
2. In the System Activities Administration dialog box, beside Lock online storage for snapshot, click Lock.
3. When the snapshot is finished, click Unlock.