How to Create an Empty Datastore in SynetoOS 6

Written By Christian Castagna (Administrator)

Updated at October 20th, 2025

→ Applies to: SynetoOS 6.x

 

Step 1. Login to SynetoOS GUI

https://<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

 

Step 2. From Storage menu, click on Volumes

 

Step 3. Click on Create volume

 

Step 4. Fill in all fields, then click on Create

  • Name: name of the datastore.
  • Mount on: used to select the ESXi/Hyperion system where the datastore will be mounted (if multiple hypervisors are available).
  • Pool: used to select the pool on which the datastore will be created (if multiple pools are available).
  • Storage network: network through which the datastore will be shared.