Incorrect Partition Sizes Assigned During Linux Installation on New WD Blue SSD

Incorrect Partition Sizes Assigned During Linux Installation on a New WD Blue SSD

In this article, we will discuss the issue of incorrect partition sizes assigned during the installation of Linux on a new Western Digital Blue 2TB SSD, and how to resolve it.

Introduction

When installing Linux on a new SSD, it is important to properly partition the drive to ensure optimal performance and avoid any potential issues. This is especially true when using a WD Blue 2TB SSD, which has a usable capacity of 1.8TB. In this example, we will be using a GPT table partitioning scheme, with the following partition layout:

• /boot - 1GB
• /swap - 4GB
• /root - 60GB
• /home - remaining space

Incorrect Partition Sizes

During the installation process, it is possible to accidentally assign incorrect partition sizes. This can lead to issues such as running out of space on the /root partition, or not having enough space for the /home partition. In this example, we will show how to resolve the issue of incorrect partition sizes assigned during the installation of Linux on a new WD Blue 2TB SSD.

Resolution

To resolve the issue of incorrect partition sizes, you will need to use a tool such as gparted to resize the partitions. The following steps can be used as a guide:

1. Boot the system using a live USB or CD.
2. Open a terminal and run the following command to install gparted:

   sudo apt-get install gparted

3. Launch gparted and select the SSD from the dropdown menu.
4. Right-click on the partition that you want to resize and select "Resize/Move".
5. Adjust the size of the partition as needed and click "Apply".
6. Repeat the previous steps for any other partitions that need to be resized.
7. Once all partitions have been resized, click the "Apply" button to apply the changes.

Incorrect partition sizes can cause issues when installing Linux on a new WD Blue 2TB SSD. By using a tool such as gparted to resize the partitions, you can easily resolve this issue and ensure that your Linux installation is set up for optimal performance.

References

• Western Digital Blue 2TB SSD product page: https://www.wdc.com/products/internal-ssd/wd-blue-3d-nand.html
• GParted documentation: https://gparted.org/documentation.php