# Resize HDD on running system

- Resize target on VMWare or on Synology or where ever it is provided
- Stop services using the disk
- Unmount the disk
- Run `e2fsck -f` on the disk
- Rescan disks using `echo 1>/sys/class/block/sdx/device/rescan` (replace `sdx` by actual disk device)
- Extend partition using `resize` in `cfdisk`
- Extend filesystem using `resize2fs` on extended partition
- Mount the partition
- Start services