Pextra Documentation

Attaching a Volume to an Instance

You can attach a storage volume to an existing instance to expand its storage or provide additional data access.

Steps to Attach a Volume

1. In the left navigation panel, click on the instance you want to attach the volume to.

   

2. On the right-hand panel, click the Resources tab.

3. Click Attach Device.

4. Fill in the required information:

   • Device Name: Enter a name for the device (3–32 characters, no spaces).
   • Device Type: Select Storage Volume.
   • Volume: Choose the volume you want to attach (only unattached volumes are available).
   • Device Path: Enter the path for the device (e.g., /dev/sdc).
   • Bus Type: Select a bus type (e.g., virtio).

5. Click Confirm.

Once confirmed, the volume will be attached to the instance and available for use.