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Chapter 4 Storage Management
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Select the drive or array to format, then click Format Drive.
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Select a format type, then click Format.
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The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.
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Depending on the size and the formatted file system of your drive, the format may take several minutes or
several hours to complete. The
Dashboard in Settings and NAS Navigator2 until the format is completed. Click OK when completed.
Notes:
• Do not turn off or disconnect power to the TeraStation while formatting a drive.
• For drives that are 2.2 TB or larger, make sure that the "GPT partition" checkbox is selected.
Encrypting Drives
Internal drives (and arrays) can be encrypted with 256-bit AES during formatting. Encrypted drives and arrays are
then readable only from that specific TeraStation. To decrypt a drive or array, clear the "Encryption" checkbox and
format it again.
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