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Server Migration Center:Data missing from data disk after Linux server migration

Last Updated:Jun 17, 2026

After you migrate a Linux server by using Server Migration Center (SMC) and start the destination instance, data may be missing from the original data disk directory. This topic explains the cause and provides a solution.

Problem description

After you migrate a Linux server and start the ECS instance, the original data disk directory appears empty.

Cause

After you migrate a Linux server that has a data disk, the data disk is not automatically mounted when the destination instance starts.

Solution

After you start the ECS instance, run the ls /dev/vd* command to check for data disk devices. Mount the disk as needed, and then edit the /etc/fstab file to configure automatic mounting at startup.