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Page 24 / Chapter 4 - LAN Disk Setup
USER MANUAL
M9-SATA USB/LAN
4.2.7 Disk Utility
If you modify the
in
t the LAN
isk is only able to
ccess the first
artition and only if
’s formatted using
e FAT32 file
ystem.
partitions or file
system when the
drive is connected
via USB, keep
mind tha
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a
p
it
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• Format Disk: Use this tool to format your hard drive and
le
If you create other partitions or choose a different file system
when connected through USB, keep in mind that the LA
as to
be the FAT32 file system!
• Sleep Time: Set a time from 5 to 60 minutes. When the drive
is idle for longer than that, it will automatically go into stand-
by mode and spin down.
If you need immediate access to the drive, set it to 0 and the
drive will keep spinning at all times.
• Scan Disk: Click on Start to scan the disk for errors. o
will be shown in the field below. If errors are found, it is
recommended to format the drive again and/or connect it via
USB to a computer to scan for and fix the errors. Use the
Delete Error Msg button to erase any old reports.
prepare it for the LAN disk. When you format it using this
disk utility, it will create a single partition using the FAT32 fi
Formatting the drive
will erase all data,
SMB
system.
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as well as the
folders and FTP
accounts!
disk is only able to recognise the first partition and it h
A rep rt
To save energy and
eep the drive cool,
it is recommended
to set a sleep time.
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