1. Create the Volume

Navigate to Storage > Volumes.

Click + CREATE.

Enter the volume name (e.g., "TestDevVolume").

Set the volume size to 50 GB.

In the "Category" dropdown, select Other.

Important: Under "Advanced Settings," locate the "Performance" section and set the Workload Type to Low. This will ensure that the volume's performance has minimal impact on production I/O, especially during periods of heavy system load.

Click Add.

Verification

After creating the volume, you can verify its settings on the Volumes page. Check that the size, category, and workload type are correctly configured.

Key Considerations

Workload Type: The "Low" workload type setting is crucial in this scenario. It prioritizes production I/O over the test/dev volume, preventing performance contention.

Performance Monitoring: It's a good practice to monitor the system's performance after provisioning the volume, especially during peak usage, to ensure that the production workloads are not negatively affected.

By following these steps, you'll successfully provision a 50 GB volume for the application team with the appropriate performance settings to avoid impacting production I/O. This meets the requirements of the simulation task.