Ruse Host

Reuse an existing host and utilize free capacity on the host to store backup data.

• The platform must have existing host resources, and these hosts should be 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 Host, and then click Next.

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

   Basic Information

   • Name: Name of the local backup storage.

   • Description: Description of the local backup storage.

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

   • Addition Method: Display Reuse Host. Configuration Information

   • Host: Select an existing host to be used as local backup storage.

   • Backup Storage Path: Enter the mount path on the local backup storage.

     Avoid using system directories such as /, /dev/, /proc/, /sys/, /usr/bin, and /bin. Using system directories might cause hosts unable to work properly.

   • 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.