LaCie user manual Formatting the LaCie Network Space Disk

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4.4. Disk

The Disk page of the LaCie Network Space NAS administra- tion page gives you basic information about your LaCie Network Space disk and any attached external USB hard disks.

The total, used and available capacity of each disk is listed.

You can also use this page to format (erase) your LaCie Network Space disk and to safely remove an attached external USB disk before disconnecting the USB cable or USB key.

4.4.1.Formatting the LaCie Network Space Disk

CAUTION: Formatting the LaCie Network Space disk will de- stroy all data saved on the disk. Back up important data before formatting. Your Admin settings will be saved.

1.Log in to the LaCie Network Space NAS administration page (see section 4.1. Accessing the NAS Administration Page).

2.Click Disk on the Configuration page (Fig. 4.4.1-A).

3.Click Format under “LaCie Network Space drive.” Click OK.

4.Read the warning and click Format if you are sure you want to proceed. Click OK.

5.A progress window will open (Fig. 4.4.1-B). Do not close this window until the “The disk has been successfully formatted.” message appears (Fig. 4.4.1-C).

6.Click Close Window. The main Disk page will refresh and show the formatted capacity of the LaCie Network Space disk.

Figure 4.4.1-A

Figure 4.4.1-B

Figure 4.4.1-C