# Adding a Storage Pool

When you log on to the Command Center for the first time, you will be prompted to configure a Storage Pool.

## Procedure

1. Open the Command Center. See Opening the Command Center for more information.

2. Click the Let’s get Started link.

   The Core Setup page will be displayed.

3. Click the Add storage pool tab.

4. In the Name box, type a name for the Storage Pool.

5. In the Storage pool type box, select HyperScale, if it is not already selected.

6. Click Standard in the Resiliency/Redundancy options.

   Choose this option based on the number of nodes in the setup.

   Resiliency/Redundancy | MediaAgents | Disperse Factor | Redundancy Factor | Withstands Loss
   --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
   Drives | Nodes
   Standard | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1
   Medium | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2
   High | 6 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2

7. Click and select the names associated with the nodes that were configured from the Nodes list.

8. Click Save.

## Result

A storage pool will be created. To view the storage pool, click Storage Pools from the navigation pane.

## What to Do Next

- Perform a test backup. See Performing a Test Backup for more information.

- Perform a test restore. See Performing a Test Restore for more information.

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