How to join multiple disks into one unit in windows 10

One feature available in Windows 10 that not many users know about is being able to combine multiple hard drives into a single drive. The specific function is called storage spaces. It was introduced in Windows 8, although in Windows 10 it has been perfected and has become a really useful option for users. It is a function that can help us protect the data in the event of an error in any of the units.

How to join multiple disks into one drive in Windows 10

Although that is not the only advantage of this function. We can also take advantage of the full capacity of that unit in question. In general, we can group two or three units in the same space. It is an option that can be extremely useful for many users.

Therefore, we explain how to join several disks in a single unit in Windows 10. First, before we begin to explain the steps, there is an important requirement that users must meet. It is necessary to have at least two physical units connected to our computer. They can be internal hard drives or also SSDs connected with a USB to our computer, both types of drives are valid. If we meet this requirement, we can start this process.

Steps to follow

The first thing we have to do is open the Cortana wizard and in the search box we must type " storage spaces ". The tool that we have talked about will come out, so it is time to run it. Once this is done, the process begins.

We have to click on the option to create a new group and storage spaces. Once we have done this, the next step is to select which of the available units we want to add to the new space. Once these units have been selected, we can create the group. Then we have to give a name and a letter to the unit. You will also ask us to select your type of resistance. We have several options (No resistance, Simple, Double reflection, Triple reflection or Parity). Select the desired one and also write the maximum storage size that this unit can reach. And finally we click on creating storage space.

The resistance part may seem the most complex to some users. What does each option imply? Without resistance it allows us to increase performance, although it does not allow us to protect files if there is a failure. Reflex resistance if includes protection option. The more reflections (double or triple) the more copies are made for the protection of the files. Triple Mirroring makes two copies of files, but also has the ability to tolerate errors on two drives. So it offers us a lot of protection and security.

In the case of parity spaces, they have been designed to increase storage efficiency. It also protects them in case of any error. But in this case it is necessary to have at least three units. Therefore it is a good option to consider if you have a lot of data to store or if you are going to stream data.

Considerations

This is a process that can take a long time. Although it is true that it has been perfected in Windows 10, you have to be patient with it. Once we have finished with these previous steps, we already have this storage space. If at any time you want to remove one of the storage units it is possible. To do this you have to reopen storage spaces, in this case manage storage spaces. One of the options present is Change settings. We select it and there is another one that is physical units. We look for the drive that we want to eliminate, we select it and we select the option to prepare elimination.

It is a very useful process that can help us. Not only to protect the data that we have in said unit, but we are also going to be able to use the total capacity of the storage unit, so from an efficiency point of view it is an option to consider.

With these steps you can unite several storage units into one. What do you think of this process? Have you ever used this function? As always we recommend that you take a look at our latest tutorials.