59.7.3.4 Divide one disk into cloud-devices

Etere allows through its Resources Editor module, to distribute your disk volumes according to your own convenience without the need of creating partitions, you are able to associate individual disk volumes to different metadevices properly created for storing an specific type of files.

divide

The diagram previously shown, illustrates how a disk spread in volumes, has been distributed between various single metadevices, improving the organization of media files on its inside. To divide a disk between various metadevices just follow the steps described below.

1. Add a resource for the disk you want to use by opening Etere Configuration > Resources Editor and selecting the Add > Archives > Generic Server Storage :

Generic_Server_Storage

2. Define the various existing directories (volumes) present within the disk that you intend to use (i.e. volume0, volume1, volume2, etc):

volume0,_volume1,_volume2,_etc

3. Go to the Tools > Configure > Cloud-device and right-click on the Assigned section and select the "Add new metadevice" option, give it a name (e.g.: 'Archive-HighRes') and optionally a custom icon, drag & drop the defined directories according to your needs:

Archive-HighRes

4. Repeat the last step as many times as required for defining other meta devices (e.g. 'Archive-Proxy', 'LegalRecording', etc),

5. You have successfully distributed a single disk storage device into various logical storage devices (metadevices). 

NB: The division feature is valid for any device (e.g. video servers, workstations, generic storage devices, etc) that supports the creation of volumes on its inside.