# Storage Class: Local File System

To create a new Storage Class on a local file system, fill in the fields below. 

Fields with an asterisk are mandatory. 

<table><thead><tr><th width="230.00006103515625">Field</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>NAME (*)</strong></td><td>Assign a Name to the Storage Class.<br>A maximum of 128 characters is allowed.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></td><td>Enter the description of the Storage Class.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>LOCATION TYPE (*)</strong></td><td>The location where files are stored. Choose Local File System to store files locally.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>VOLUME DESCRIPTION (*)</strong></td><td>Enter the volume description of the physical storage.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>INTERNAL FILES LOCATION (*)</strong></td><td>Enter the physical path where INTERNAL files must be saved. The path must start with "/". If omitted, the system automatically adds it.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>EXTERNAL FILES LOCATION (*)</strong></td><td>Enter the physical path where EXTERNAL files must be saved. The path must start with "/". If omitted, the system automatically adds it.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>TEMPORARY FILES LOCATION (*)</strong></td><td>Enter the physical path where incoming external files are temporarily saved before their transfer is completed. The path must begin with /. If omitted, the system automatically adds it.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>CLUSTER</strong></td><td>Select the Cluster you want to associate with the Storage Class.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>SYMMETRIC KEYS</strong></td><td><p>Select the Symmetric Key to associate with the Storage Class. The Symmetric Key displayed in the drop‑down menu must have been created in <strong>Setup</strong> → <strong>Key Store</strong> → <a href="/pages/sVBaPb8jrcZVf8mouQjQ">Symmetric keys</a>.</p><p>The selected Symmetric Key is used to encrypt the files that are stored using this specific Storage Class.</p><p>If the option is read‑only, one or more files are already associated with the Storage Class. The Storage Class must be empty in order to associate a Symmetric Key.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Once you have created the Storage Class, press **Save** and your Storage Class will appear in the Result list.


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