Extending a volume

Use this action increase the size of a volume. You can increase volume size to the maximum available space in the underlying pool in which the volume is created. When you increase the size of a mirrored volume, the mirror must have enough space to be extended by the same amount.

To extend a volume:

  1. In the Volumes view, click Volume (volume).
  2. Right-click Extend volume. The "Extend volume" window opens.
  3. In the Extend by field, type the amount of space to add to the volume.
  4. Click OK.

    Tip: Use the Job Manager to monitor the progress of the job.

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