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====== New Storage Volume Wizard ======
Build one or two volumes using the //New storage volume wizard//. You can select:
  * JBOD
  * RAID 0 (two disks minimum)
  * RAID 1 (two disks minimum for data protection)

<note important>**Important note on creating a single-disk volume:** Single-disk volumes can be created with expansion in mind. For example, you can use the //New storage volume wizard// to create a single-disk volume using JBOD or RAID 1. Though the volume will not provide data protection in a single-disk RAID 1 configuration, it is prepared for expansion when you add a second disk to the enclosure.</note>
<note important>**Important info:** It is recommended that all users back up data to DAS or another NAS as further protection against disk failure or secondary points of failure (e.g. hardware, network, etc.) See [[..:backup:start|]] for details.</note>.

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++++ One disk |
Install the disk into the enclosure before following the directions below. For instructions, see [[2big03-diskinstall|]] or [[..:setup:diskless-2big|]].
  - Select **One new disk** at the top of the left-hand column, then choose **Add storage**. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_01.jpg?500|}} \\ 
  - Select **Network volume** then choose **Next**. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_02.jpg?500|}} \\ 
  - Select the check box under the new disk then choose **Next**. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_03.jpg?500|}} \\ 
  - The RAID selection window helps you to select the optimal configuration for your environment:
    * Select a RAID mode's radio button to view an explanation of its strengths and weaknesses.
    * Use the cursor to choose the grey //i// tooltip to see a graphic summary of the strengths and weaknesses of each level of RAID.
  - Select JBOD or RAID 1, then choose **Next**. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_04.jpg?500|}}
  - Review the summary window then choose **Finish**. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disk will be deleted to create the volume. Select **Yes** to build the volume. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_05.jpg?500|}} \\ 

To expand a single-disk volume, see [[2big02-expdisk|]].
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++++ Two disks |

Install disks into the enclosure before following the directions below. For instructions, see [[2big03-diskinstall|]] or [[..:setup:diskless-2big|]].
  - Choose **Add storage** to launch the //New storage volume// wizard. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_06.jpg?500|}} \\
  - Select **Network volume**, then choose **Next**. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_07.jpg?500|}} \\ 
  - The //Select disks// window lists all the disks in the enclosure. Select the box under each disk then choose **Next**. All data on the disks will be deleted to create the RAID configuration. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_08.jpg?500|}} \\  
  - The RAID selection window helps you to select the optimal configuration for your environment:
    * Select a RAID mode's radio button to view an explanation of its strengths and weaknesses.
    * Use the cursor to choose the grey //i// tooltip to see a graphic summary of the strengths and weaknesses of each level of RAID.
  - Select the level of RAID that you want then choose **Next**. Note, if you are reconfiguring an existing RAID, the new mode will erase files on the shares but your Dashboard configuration will not be affected. \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_09.jpg?500|}} \\ 
  - Review the summary window then choose **Finish**. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disks will be deleted to create the volume. Select **Yes** to build the RAID. \\  \\ {{:products:nas-pro:screenshots:raid2big:ss_raid2big_10.jpg?500|}}
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