Connecting Current Pod to Network Volume
Hello, is there a way to connect a current pod to a network volume, or would I have to transfer all the data into a network volume and set up a new pod. If that is the case, what's the fastest way to do that (I have a large dataset I would have to move)?
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You can attach a network volume to a pod when you deploy it. You cannot attach a network volume to a running pod.
Thanks! Do you know of the fastest way to move a large amount of data over to a network volume from a pod?
You'll probably have to go through an intermediary. i.e.: Download from your pod to another system and then upload it to the pod with network volume attached. Once you have files transferred into the network volume then any of your pods in that same region can mount it and have access to the data.
If you want to get a better look at your network volume you can start a pod with the following template. This will give you a file explore experience from a web browser connected to your network volume.
https://runpod.io/console/deploy?template=lkpjizsb08&ref=a57rehc6
FileBrowser - manage network volume from web interface
This template provides a file managing interface within your network volume here on RunPod and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename and edit your files. Mount the volume you want to inspect and for login use admin with password admin.
Requirements
FileBrowser does not need a GPU but you may have to use one to mount your network volume since they are tied by region. If you are in EUR-RO-1 you can use a CPU instance, otherwise use the least expensive GPU available.