Expanding HDD Capacity

Administrator can expand HDD capacity by connecting external HDD, or replacing a larger capacity internal HDD.

External HDD

External USB HDD

When connecting an external USB HDD to Synology Server’s USB port, “usbshare1” shared folder will be created automatically. Upon disconnecting external USB HDD, the shared folder will be removed. For more than 1 external USB HDD is connected, “usbshare2”, “usbshare3” will be created accordingly.

To Eject or Format external USB HDD, go to the page “Device > USB Disk” of the Web Management UI.

External SATA HDD

When connecting an external SATA HDD to Synology Server’s eSATA port, “satashare” shared folder will be created automatically. Upon disconnecting External SATA HDD, shared folder will be removed.

To Eject or Format external SATA HDD, go to the page “Device > SATA Disk” of the Web Management UI.

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