add datastore

[Omero2010Albert]

good morning

i have installed a esxi in a new server

the default datasore ( datasore1) is the internal sata disk

now this datastore in small for add a new virtual machine

can i add a new sata disk into server e configure it as a new datastore ?

thanks Alberto

[Dave_Mishchenko]

You'll basically just add the disk,  go to Configuration > Storage Adapters to verify that it has been recognized, and then go to Configuration > Storage and click Add Storage.  The default block size for the datastore will be 1 MB.  This will limit virtual disks to 256 GB.  If you need larger, just choose 8 MB as the block size.  There's no down side to going with a large block size.

[idle-jam]

Hi,  if you prefer some screenshot, have a look at this: http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2010/08/vmware-add-datastore/

[bulletprooffool]

Sometimes, local datastores / disks that get added do not appear as you would expect them to. You can still however add them.

I have posted a quick guide at:

http://www.get-virtual.info/2011/02/09/adding-datastores-to-esxi-hosts-that-have-already-been-built/

Good luck

[Omero2010Albert]

thank dave

there are some problem if i initializa my mew hd with 8 mb block size ( for have a volume big over 256 gb ?

thabk again Alberto

[Dave_Mishchenko]

What sort of errror are you getting?

[Omero2010Albert]

thank Dave

i have tried and run well

thanks again Alberto