I am not a Netapp expert.
Do you really mean snapmirror? Snapmirror more for replicating to another box/location than for backup? For local backup you would be using snapshot.
For an overview check out . It summaries different techniques and has some links to best practices.
Maybe explain what you are trying to do a little more.
Considering awarding points if this is of use
Rodos
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