Verbatim External Hard Drive NAS manual Which Interface USB or Ethernet?, About the Hard Disk

About the Hard Disk

The NAS drive internal hard disk comes pre-formatted in three partitions. The largest partition is pre-formatted in the FAT32 format and is available for your data storage through either a USB or Ethernet connection. The other two partitions are in Linux EXT2 format and are used by the NAS drive’s internal software for supporting the various networking features of the product.

Note: Capacity dependent on model. Your operating system may report capacity as fewer gigabytes. 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.

Your product’s hard drive is a complex electronic storage system and should be handled with care, as you might treat a sensitive portable computer or other state-of-the-art consumer electronics product. Do not subject it to shock, high temperatures, or strong magnetic fields.

To extend the useful life of your NAS drive, turn the unit OFF when not in use.

Locating NAS Drive on Your Desk

Place the NAS drive on a sturdy desk or table that is free from clutter that could block airflow around the unit. The drive is designed to lie flat on its rubber feet, or may stand upright using the included stand. In either orientation take care not to block any air vents. If using the upright orientation, install so that the ON/OFF button is at the top.

Which Interface:

USB or Ethernet?

In order to install and use your NAS drive, you need to decide which interface is better for you. With the flexibility of the NAS drive, you can always change the interface you want to use later, depending on your application or computer environment. However, never attempt to connect to both USB-B and Ethernet at the same time.

Caution: Do not connect to both USB-B and

Ethernet connections at the same time.

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