How to add Local Disk as a storage resource?

Local disk allows you to automatically detect and add a new (unpartitioned) disk as a storage resource to Vinchin backup server/node.

Follow the steps below to add local disk as a storage resource:

1. On Resources -> Storage screen, click on Add button.

2. In Storage Type dropdown list, select Local Disk.

3. In Node IP/Domain dropdown list, select the target node which you wish the storage to be added.

4. In Storage Resource field, the unpartitioned disks will be scanned and then listed here. You should select a disk which you wish to use. If there's no item found, then it means all disks had been partitioned already, you need to add by Partition instead of by Local Disk.

5. Choose the Storage Objective from Backup, Backup Copy and Backup Archive. This will determine for which purpose the storage will be used.

6. Optionally configure the storage Name and Storage Alert.

7. Click on OK button to add the local disk as a storage resource.

When adding the local disk as a storage resource, Vinchin backup server/node will automatically create new partition and filesystem with all free space of the disk, and then add it as a storage resource.