Article ID: 000058660 Content Type: Maintenance & Performance Last Reviewed: 05/05/2022

Can I Migrate or Clone my Intel® Optane™ Memory or Intel® Optane™ Memory H Series Volume to Another Drive?

Environment

Intel® Optane™ Memory Volume (Intel Optane Memory Device + Drive being Accelerated) - Contains Data New drive - Data to be copied to Note: The Intel® Optane™ Memory Volume may be using the Intel® Optane™ Memory M Series for the H Series

Windows® 10, 64-bit*

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Summary

Process steps to migrate data from an Intel® Optane™ memory volume to another drive

Description

Since an Intel® Optane™ memory volume is made up of two drives, what is the proper way to move the data if it needs to be migrated to another disk?

Resolution

Direct data migration from a current Intel® Optane™ memory volume is not recommended.

Before proceeding do the following:

  1. Back up all data. Intel is not responsible or liable for data loss or data recovery.
  2. Disable the Intel® Optane™ memory volume.
  3. Use your preferred third-party cloning or migration software to copy the data from one drive to another.
    • Data should be copied from the drive being accelerated to the new drive being accelerated and not the Intel® Optane™ Memory
  4. After migration is complete, re-enable the Intel® Optane™ memory volume.
Additional information
NoteUse of adapters are not supported and could also disrupt the cloning process.