Hard Drive Replacement - Buffalo LinkStation 500 User Manual

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In the "Partition" tab, enter a desired label name (optional) and select the file system from the drop-down list.
Click Format.
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Two different warnings will be displayed. Read them carefully and click Yes twice.
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When the format finishes, click OK, then Close.
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The partition is formatted. Check "Mount as Home Partition" and click Mount. If you have mounted at least one
home partition already, you can enter the desired mount point.
Notes:
• Do not turn off the LinkStation or disconnect a hard drive while formatting.
• The following file systems can be formatted from Settings.
Internal Hard Drive
External Hard Drive

Hard Drive Replacement

If a drive fails, NAS Navigator2 and Settings will show an error message. The hard drive will need to be replaced for
the unit to function properly. After the drive is replaced, you will need to rebuild the RAID array.
Notes:
• While the LinkStation is powered on, never unplug or remove drives without dismounting them first, and
never replace a running drive. Power down the LinkStation before changing the drive.
ext4
ext3, ext4, exFAT
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