What is the sv2i file that is created with the backup?

Problem

What is the sv2i file that is created with the backup?

Solution

The system index file (.sv2i) is created when you perform a backup operation that has multiple drives or a recovery point set (base and incremental backups). A system index file reduces the amount of time that is needed to restore the drives. When a recovery point is created, a system index file is saved with it. The system index file contains a list of the most recent recovery points, which includes the original drive location of each recovery point.