Absolute pathname to directory or Absolute pathname to volume is available for any storage units that are not based on disk pools. For example, BasicDisk storage units.

The setting specifies the absolute path to a file system or a volume available for disk backups. Enter the path directly in the field, then click Add. Use any location on the disk, providing that sufficient space is available.

The Properties button displays properties about the directory or volume.

See Properties button.

Do not configure multiple BasicDisk storage units to use the same volume or file system. Not only do the storage units compete for space, but different Low water marks can cause unexpected behaviors.

If the BasicDisk storage unit is used as a disk staging storage unit, Symantec recommends dedicating a disk partition or file system to it. Dedicating space allows the disk staging space management logic to operate successfully. Or, consider defining AdvancedDisk storage units, which use disk pools that are composed of the disk volumes that are dedicated file systems for disk backup.

Use platform-specific file path separators (/ and \) and colon (:) within a drive specification.