To add new storage shelf disk space to a NetBackup appliance using the NetBackup Appliance Web Console

1. Launch the NetBackup Appliance Web Console and verify that the new storage devices appear on the Monitor > Hardware page. If the new storage devices do not appear, check the cable connections and make sure that the power is on.
2. Click Manage > Storage.
3. Select the Disks tab.
4. Click the Click here to scan for new disks option.
5. In the Do you want to scan for new disk? dialog box, click OK to start the scan.
6. When the scan is complete, click OK to refresh the Disk tab.

   In the Disk column, a new ID should appear for the new storage shelf units. The new entries should have the following attributes:

   • Type = Expansion.

   • Status = New Available

7. In the Status column, next to New Available, click Add to activate the storage in the RAID.
8. In the Confirmation dialog box, click Yes to start a scan.

   When the process completes, the following message should appear:

   Storage operation completed. Succeeded.

9. Click OK to refresh the system.

   After the system refreshes, the Disks tab should show the following attributes for the new storage shelf units:

   • Type = Expansion

   • Status = In Use

   • Unallocated = n TB

     Where n is the usable volume or disk space available in the new storage shelf.