Ruse Image Storage

Reuse an existing image storage to store backup data.

• The platform must have existing image storage resources, and these resources should be a standalone image storage that is connected and enabled.
• The backup network has been planned in advance.

1. In the navigation pane, choose Data Protection > Backup Storage.

2. On the Backup Storage page, click Add Backup Storage.

3. In the Select Backup Storage Addition Type dialog, select Reuse Image Storage, and then click Next.

4. In the Add Local Backup Storage dialog, set the following parameters:

   Basic Information

   • Data Center: Display the data center where the backup storage resides.

   • Addition Method: Display Reuse Image Storage. Configuration Information

   • Image Storage: Select an existing image storage to be used as local backup storage.

   • Backup Storage Path: Automatically retrieves the path of the selected image storage.

   • Backup Network: The network dedicated for backups. Enter a backup network CIDR.

   • Backup Data: Choose whether to scan for existing backup data.

5. Review the configuration and click OK.