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Create a new file volume – HP NetStorage 6000 User Manual

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Managing Storage
Managing File Volumes and Directories

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To view subdirectory information, select a subdirectory (designated by
a file folder graphic). The following information displays:

Name of subdirectory

Absolute path from the root

Windows share status

Create a New File Volume

You create file volumes by allocating space from a logical drive. Logical
drives on the HP NetStorage 6000 are divided into a maximum of four
partitions. Whenever you create a file volume, it uses one partition on one
logical drive.

To create a new file volume:

1

Using the NetStorage web interface, click the Storage tab, then select
Logical Drives
.

2

Click Actions, then select Create File Volume.

3

Enter a new file volume name in the space provided.

4

Select a partition to use from the pull down menu.

5

Enter desired file volume size (MB) in the space provided.

6

Click OK.

A progress bar displays while the new volume is formatted.