In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the demand for scalable and efficient server solutions has never been higher. When it comes to expanding storage capacity on your Hetzner server, time is of the essence. In this guide, we’ll unveil a streamlined process to swiftly increase storage by extending an EXT partition on Hetzner servers. With our step-by-step instructions, you’ll be equipped to effortlessly boost your server’s storage capacity, ensuring your system remains agile and responsive to your evolving needs. Let’s dive in and unlock the power of seamless storage expansion with Hetzner.
Last month I had to increase the size of a Storage in a Hetzner Cloud Server. The routine is simple and really fast.
Hetzner Cloud offers a fast, flexible, and cost-effective SSD based Block Storage which can be attach to your Hetzner Cloud Server. At this point in time its available in the Nuremberg and Helsinki regions.
Step 1 – Preparations
Check the current partition table (it should look similar to this depending on the model):
# fdisk -l /dev/sda
Result:
Disk /dev/sdb: 102.4 GB, 102399737856 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 12449 cylinders, total 199999488 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x00051eb3
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 2048 52426752 26212352+ 83 Linux
Step 2 – Checking the File System
Check the file system with:
# e2fsck -f -C0 /dev/sda1
Result:
e2fsck 1.42.5 (29-Jul-2012)
Pass 1: Checking inodes, blocks, and sizes
Pass 2: Checking directory structure
Pass 3: Checking directory connectivity
Pass 4: Checking reference counts
Pass 5: Checking group summary information
/dev/sdb1: 26283/1638400 files (5.6% non-contiguous), 283813/6553088 blocks
Step 3 – Expand the File System
Resize the file system with:
# resize2fs /dev/sda1
Result:
resize2fs 1.42.5 (29-Jul-2012)
Resizing the filesystem on /dev/sda1 to 24999680 (4k) blocks.
The filesystem on /dev/sda1 is now 24999680 blocks long.
Reboot and check if the disk is larger.
Ready to expand the storage of your Hetzner server quickly and easily? Follow this step-by-step guide. Don’t waste any more time dealing with storage limitations. Start today to enjoy the benefits of a server that is agile and adaptable to your needs!
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