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# sk92303 - How to configure partition sizes during Gaia installation

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk92303 |
| Date Created | 2013-02-10 |
| Last Modified | 2021-09-13 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway, Security Management Server |
| Versions | R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS), R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |
| Platform | Smart-1, Open Server |

## Solution

Default partitions sizes are set according to the hard disks size. The same default partitions size is used for a range of hard disks sizes. Sometimes the user would like to change the default partitions sizes according to his needs.

During installation of an Open Server, VMware VM, Smart-1 50/150, Smart-1 3050/3150, Smart-1 5050/5150, and Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL appliances, there is an option to change the partition sizes.   
On the "Partitions Configuration" screen, you can modify the size of the storage assigned for "logs", or for "system-root". While changing the "logs" or the "system-root" size, the amount of the storage assigned for "Backup and Upgrade" will be updated accordingly.

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc//SolutionsStatics/sk92303/R801905210741.30-gaia.png)

The minimal amount of the storage assigned for "Backup and Upgrade" is derived from the amount of the storage assigned for "system-root", the bigger the "system-root" size, the more storage is needed for "Backup and Upgrade".

**Note:** on the Smart-1 appliances supporting this feature, there is a limited time to enter the "Partitions Configuration" screen. After this time has elapsed, the installation will continue automatically with the default settings.  

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc//SolutionsStatics/sk92303/CLI1905210742.png)

**Additional information can be found in**:

* Installation and Upgrade Guide ([R80.30](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.30/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.30_Installation_and_Upgrade_Guide/html_frameset.htm), [R80.40](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.40/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.40_Installation_and_Upgrade_Guide/Topics-IUG/Getting-Started.htm), [R81](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81_Installation_and_Upgrade_Guide/Front-Matter/Front-Matter-Important-Information-IUG.htm), [R81.10](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_Installation_and_Upgrade_Guide/Topics-IUG/Getting-Started.htm))
* [sk95566 - Managing partition sizes via LVM manager on Gaia OS](http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk95566)
* [sk105065 - How to add a new hard drive to Open Servers running Gaia OS (adding disk space)](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk105065)

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