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Modifying Storage Volumes

Sometimes a workload’s requirements change, and you need to update an existing volume’s configuration (e.g., adjusting its size or changing the project ownership). The Edit Volume dialog allows you to modify certain properties of a volume, subject to the capabilities of your underlying storage provider.

  1. Open the Volumes Dashboard

    • From the left navigation bar, select Storage, then click Volumes.
    • A list of existing volumes is displayed.

  2. Locate the Volume to Edit

    • Find the volume in the list that you want to modify.
    • In the Actions column, click the Edit (pencil) icon. A new dialog will appear displaying the selected volume's properties.

    Edit Storage Volume Properties

  3. Adjust Volume Properties

    • Name: Change the volume’s name if necessary.
    • Project: Select a different project if the volume needs to be reassigned.
    • Storage Class: Some platforms permit changing this field, while others lock it once the volume is created.
    • Request Storage: Increase (or, if supported by your storage class, decrease) the storage size in GiB to match new workload requirements.
    • Access Mode: Typically read-only in this interface, since changing the access mode after creation may not be supported by all storage backends.

  4. Apply Changes

    • Click Update to finalize your edits.
    • Return to the Volumes dashboard to verify that the new settings are reflected.

Note: In some cases, modifications—like resizing or changing the storage class—may require additional steps or might not be supported by certain storage providers. Always consult your storage backend’s documentation and confirm that no workloads are actively writing to the volume before making disruptive changes.