Attaching a Non-Shared Disk

Scenarios

Independently created disks are data disks. In the disk list, the function of such disks is displayed as Data disk, and the status is displayed as Available. In this case, you need to attach the data disks to servers for use.

This topic describes how to attach a non-shared DSS disk to a server. A non-shared DSS disk can be attached to one server only.

Procedure

1. Log in to the management console.
2. Choose Storage > Dedicated Storage Service.

   The Dedicated Storage Service details page is displayed.

3. Choose Dedicated Storage Service > Disks.

   The disk list page is displayed.

4. Locate the target disk in the list and click Attach in the Operation column.

   The Attach Disk dialog box is displayed.

5. Select the server and then select a device name from the drop-down list. Ensure that the disk and server are in the same AZ.

   Return to the disk list page. The disk status is Attaching, indicating that the disk is being attached to the server. When the disk status changes to In-use, the disk is successfully attached.

6. Initialize the disk.

   After the disk has been attached to a server, the disk can be used only after you have initialized it. For details, see Introduction to Data Disk Initialization Scenarios and Partition Styles.