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Título
How to: expand repository on the DL appliance -
Descripción
When DL appliance was bought, it was originally configured with repository, that is lesser that physically available space. Now the new capacity license has been bought. There's additional physical space available on DL disks or MD tray has been attached. How to expand the current repository to utilize that space? -
Resolución
To expand the current repository, please perform the following steps:
- open Core console
- click on the Appliance tab
- click on Provisioning StatusIt'll show current repository and other provisioned volumes. For example: WinBackup, Recovery, etc.
- click on drop-down button on the right side of the current repository line and select, Expand Existing Repository
Window will be presented, where storage controller (PERC) can be selected and new size can provisioned to expand the current repository. PERC series 7xx is internal storage controller and will show internal disks. PERC 8xx is a storage controller for MD tray that is connected externally.
Important Note: Repository expansion is a one way process. Once provisioned, repository cannot be reduced.