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Configure Storage

Test the Storage

Prove the storage mounts automatically and supports real read and write operations before CasaOS is installed.

Guide difficulty⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beginner Friendly
Estimated time⏱️ Around 20–40 minutesEstimated for a first-time user.

  1. Create a test file

    echo 'Home Server Guide storage test' > /storage/media/media/storage-test.txt

  2. Read it back

    cat /storage/media/media/storage-test.txt

  3. Check the mount source

    findmnt /storage/media/media

  4. Reboot

    sudo reboot

  5. Reconnect and repeat the checks

    findmnt /storage/media/media
cat /storage/media/media/storage-test.txt

  6. Remove the test file

    rm /storage/media/media/storage-test.txt

Do not continue until

  • The correct drive or RAID device mounts at boot.
  • The test file survives a reboot.
  • Your normal user can create and remove files.
IMAGE PLACEHOLDERSuccessful findmnt and storage-test output after reboot.
Required image: Successful findmnt and storage-test output after reboot.
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