Formatting an External Storage Disk or Partition
- Go to Storage & Snapshots > Storage > External Storage.
- Select a disk or partition.
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Click Actions, and then
select Full Disk Format or Format.
The Full Disk Format or Format Partition window opens.
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Select a file system.
File System
Recommended Operating Systems and Devices
NTFS
Windows
HFS+
macOS
FAT32
Windows, macOS, NAS devices, most cameras, mobile phones, video game consoles, tablets
Important:The maximum file size is 4 GB.
exFAT
Windows, macOS, some cameras, mobile phones, video game consoles, tablets
Important:Verify that your device is compatible with exFAT before selecting this option.
EXT3
Linux, NAS devices
EXT4
Linux, NAS devices
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Specify a label.
The label must consist of 1 to 16 characters from any of the following groups:
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Letters: A to Z, a to z
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Numbers: 0 to 9
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Special characters: Hyphen "-"
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- Optional:
Enable encryption.
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Select an encryption
type.
Select one of the following options:
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AES 128 bits
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AES 192 bits
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AES 256 bits
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Specify an encryption
password.
The password must consist of 8 to 16 characters from any of the following groups:
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Letters: A to Z, a to z
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Numbers: 0 to 9
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All special characters (excluding spaces)
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- Confirm the encryption password.
- Optional:
Select Save encryption
key.
Select this option to save a local copy of the encryption key on the NAS. This enables the system to automatically unlock and mount the encrypted storage space when the NAS starts up. If the encryption key is not saved, you must specify the encryption password each time the NAS restarts.
Warning:-
Saving the encryption key on the NAS can result in unauthorized data access if unauthorized personnel are able to physically access the NAS.
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If you forget the encryption password, the storage space will become inaccessible and all data will be lost.
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Select an encryption
type.
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Click Format.
A warning message appears.
- Click OK.