Red Hat Enterprise Linux how do I add a new hard disk for backup?

To add a new hard disk for backup on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system, you will need to perform the following steps:

1. Connect the hard disk to the system:

2. Make sure that the hard disk is properly connected to the system. This may involve connecting it to a spare SATA port on the motherboard, or using a USB or eSATA adapter if the hard disk does not have a SATA interface.

3. Scan for new devices:

4. Run the following command to scan for new devices:

sudo fdisk -l

5. This will list all the available block devices on the system. Look for the new hard disk in the list. It should be identified by the device name (e.g., /dev/sdb).

6. Create a new partition on the hard disk:

7. Use the fdisk command to create a new partition on the hard disk. For example:

sudo fdisk /dev/sdb

8. Follow the prompts to create a new primary partition on the hard disk. Make sure to specify the correct device name for the hard disk.

9. Create a new filesystem on the partition:

10. Use the mkfs command to create a new filesystem on the partition. For example:

sudo mkfs -t ext4 /dev/sdb1

11. Replace ext4 with the filesystem type of your choice (e.g., xfs).

12. Create a mount point:

13. Create a new directory to use as the mount point for the hard disk. For example:

sudo mkdir /mnt/backup

14. Mount the hard disk:

15. Use the mount command to mount the hard disk at the mount point. For example:

sudo mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/backup

After completing these steps, the hard disk should be ready for use as a backup location.