How to Add a New Drive in Proxmox | LVM-Thin Storage Configuration

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How to Add a New Drive in Proxmox | LVM-Thin Storage Configuration
Need more storage in your Proxmox server but not sure how to add a new drive or configure it properly? You're in the right place.

In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through the complete process of adding a new hard drive in Proxmox VE and setting it up using LVM-Thin — one of the most efficient and flexible storage methods for virtual machines.

Whether you’re running a homelab, experimenting with Proxmox for the first time, or managing a small-scale production environment, this guide is made for beginners and intermediate users who want a clean, simple walkthrough that actually works in 2024.

In this video, you’ll learn:

How to identify the new drive in your Proxmox host
Partitioning and formatting the drive (safely)
Creating a Volume Group (VG) and LVM-Thin Pool
Adding the storage to the Proxmox web interface
Tips for optimizing your new storage for VM usage

I explain each step clearly, with real-time actions and no skipped details, so you won’t be left confused or stuck. You’ll be ready to create new VMs or containers on your new storage in just minutes.

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00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview
00:00:16 - Storage Types in Proxmox
00:00:32 - Block Level Storage Options
00:00:46 - Available Storage Types
00:00:56 - Introduction to LVM and LVM tin Provisioning
00:01:47 - Creating and Configuring Physical Volume (PV)
00:03:00 - Creating Volume Group (VG) and LVM tin Pool
00:04:28 - Creating Logical Volume (LV) and File System
00:06:06 - Mounting the LVM tin
00:07:02 - Adding LVM thin to Proxmox

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