Add a Scality RING Storage

1. Prerequisites

In order to Add a Scality RING storage in MDSS, you will need the Service URL, Access Key Id / Secret Access Key and the bucket name.

2. Obtaining the Service URL

The Service URL is the S3 endpoint URL of your Scality RING, used to access the S3 services on the RING. It is typically available via the Supervisor interface under S3 Services.

3. Obtaining Access Keys

Access keys are managed through the Scality RING Supervisor's S3 Console.

1. Click the target account’s Actions Key icon to call the Manage access keys dialog.
   
   
2. Click Generate a new key. A confirmation dialog will display.
   
3. Click Proceed to trigger account access key creation. The dialog will indicate the success of the operation, as well the AccessKey (click Show to view the SecretAccessKey).
   

4. Obtaining the bucket name

1. Go to Buckets: Locate the "Buckets" section
2. Identify Bucket: Find your bucket in the list and note its name.

5. Adding Scality RING storage in MDSS

Once you have the details above, go to your MDSS web page, Storage Units page, click Add storage unit, choose Scality RING and fill the form.