Add Local Storage

Procedure

1. In the navigation pane, choose Inventory > Data Storage.
2. Select the target data center and click Actions > Add Data Storage.
3. In the Add Data Storage dialog, configure the following options:

   Basic Information

   Option	Description
   Name	Enter a name for the local storage.
   Description	Enter a brief description for the data storage.
   Type	Select Local Storage.
   Data Center	Displays the data center that contains the local storage.

   Configurations

   Option	Description
   Cluster	Select the cluster where the local storage will be attached.
   Mount Path	Enter the mount path for the local storage on the host disk. Note: System directories such as /, /dev, /proc, /sys, /usr/bin, and /bin cannot be used. Using system directories might cause hosts to work improperly.
   Host Disk	Select the unmounted or unpartitioned free disks on hosts that are in a "Connected" status under the selected cluster. Note: Configuring a free disk formats the selected disk and completely clears all partitions, file systems, and data on the disk. If host disks are left unselected, the specified mount path will be added as the local directory.

4. Review the configuration and click OK.