Sometimes you might find it necessary to add additional storage to your Windows Home Server.

Add External Drive

Plug the external hard drive into the server.

You’ll notice the drive status is Not Added yet.

Add an External Hard Drive to Your Windows Home Server

To add the new drive as storage space, right-click and select Add.

The Add a Hard Drive Wizard kicks off.

If you were adding it as a backup drive for the server you’d go for the second option.

2drive

Wait a few moments while the drive is formatted and prepared for the server.

Setup and Install Windows Home Server

Download Windows Home Server 2011

3drive

4drive

5drive

6drive

7drive

8drive