On Windows 10, Storage Sense is a feature that helps you to protect your data from hardware failure and extend the storage capacity by grouping physical hard drives into a logical group refer as “pool” that you can then use to create a virtual volume (known as “space”) to store your data. If you already have a storage pool and want to create another volume or expand the capacity of an existing volume, Windows 10 includes at least two ways to add drives to a pool. In this guide, you will learn the steps to add drives on a storage pool in Storage Spaces on Windows 10.
How to add disks to pool in Storage Spaces using Settings How to add disks to pool in Storage Spaces using Control Panel
How to add disks to pool in Storage Spaces using Settings
To add new drives to a pool in Storage Spaces, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, Storage Spaces will add the new drive to the pool, and it will optimize the space usage, depending on your configuration. Manage Storage Spaces Add disks to pool
How to add disks to pool in Storage Spaces using Control Panel
To add more drives to an existing pool with Control Panel, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the drive will be added to the pool, and you can now use the additional space to create another space (volume) or expend an existing space. Control Panel Storage Spaces Control Panel Storage Spaces add drives Storage Spaces select new drives When using Storage Spaces, you can add internal or external traditional hard drives and Solid-State Drives (SSD) using different types of technologies, including SAS, SATA, and USB. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
