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Create a Volume

In this guide, you will learn how to create a storage volume using the Nirvana dashboard.

Volumes can be created in two modes: Attached (linked to an existing VM) or Standalone (independent storage).

  1. In the sidebar, navigate to Compute → Volumes
  1. Click Create Volume

  1. Select the volume mode using the toggle at the top of the form:

    Attached Volume

    An attached volume is linked directly to an existing VM.

    • Name (required): A unique name for the volume (e.g., data-volume-1)
    • VM (required): Select the VM to attach the volume to from the dropdown. You must have an existing VM to use this mode.
    • Type (required): The storage type. Default: ABS.
    • Kind: Automatically set to Data (read-only)
    • Size (required): Volume size in GB. Default: 32 GB. Range: 32–10,240 GB.
    • Tags (optional): Add metadata tags. Type a tag and press Enter to add it.

    Standalone Volume

    A standalone volume is not attached to any VM and can be attached later.

    • Name (required): A unique name for the volume
    • Region (required): Select the region where the volume will be created
    • Type: Automatically set to ABS (read-only)
    • Kind: Automatically set to Data (read-only)
    • Size (required): Volume size in GB. Default: 32 GB. Range: 32–102,400 GB.
    • Tags (optional): Add metadata tags. Type a tag and press Enter to add it.
  1. Click Create to provision the volume