How to Mount a New Linux Disk: Step‑by‑Step Guide

Linux Disk Mounting

1. Check Disk Partition Status

Run fdisk -l or lsblk to list disks. In the example, /dev/sdb has no partitions.

2. Add a Partition to the New Disk

Execute fdisk /dev/sdb and follow the interactive prompts to create a partition.

3. Format the Partition

Format the newly created partition with XFS using mkfs.xfs /dev/sdb1.

4. Verify Filesystem Types

Run blkid to list all filesystem types and confirm the new partition.

5. Mount the Partition to a Directory

Mount it temporarily with mount /dev/sdb1 /ynat/. This mount will disappear after a reboot.

Note: This is a temporary mount; it will be lost after a reboot.

7. Configure Automatic Mount on Boot

First, obtain the partition UUID with blkid and copy it. Then edit /etc/fstab (using vi or another editor) to add a line that references the UUID, ensuring fields are separated by spaces.

8. Reboot to Apply Changes

Reboot the system (e.g., reboot) and verify the mount persists with df -h. If the mount is missing, revisit step 6 to correct the /etc/fstab entry.

Source: https://www.cnblogs.com/nicoKie/p/18034736

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