About using FlexClone volumes in SnapDrive

By default, if the prerequisites are met, SnapDrive uses FlexClone technology to connect to LUNs in a Snapshot copy.

SnapDrive connects a host to a LUN in a Snapshot copy in read/write mode by mounting a LUN that is stored in a Snapshot copy (this has been the traditional method) or by connecting to a clone of a flexible volume using a flexible volume clone (FlexClone). By default, if the prerequisites are met, SnapDrive uses FlexClone technology to connect to LUNs in a Snapshot copy. The use of FlexClone technology by SnapDrive is helpful for conducting tests or for verifying data on a live SnapMirror destination.

• Prerequisites for using FlexClone volumes with SnapDrive
  There are several prerequisites that must be met in order for SnapDrive to use FlexClone volumes.
• About read/write connections
  If FlexClone volumes are not available because the prerequisites for their use have not been met, SnapDrive uses a read/write connection to a LUN in a Snapshot copy that is actually a connection to a special type of LUN.