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External Storage Management - App

The interface screenshots and options in this document are for reference only. The actual display may vary depending on the system version, application version or device model. The relevant pictures are mainly used to guide users in specific operations, please refer to the actual interface.

Function Overview

On the [External Storage Management] interface, you can view the detailed information of mounted external storage devices, including:

  • Label: Displays the name of the partition setting; if no label is set, the model or manufacturer of the external storage will be displayed.

  • Storage: Displays the total storage capacity and used capacity of the device.

How to Use

  1. To access the "External Storage Management" page: click [System Settings -> Storage Management -> External Storage Management]

  2. Access Files:

In the device list, click the bar indicating the usage proportion of external storage space (as shown at the position of the red arrow in the figure), and the system will automatically redirect you to the [File Manager] app for you to view the specific content conveniently.

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  1. Eject Device

To ensure data security, eject the device before unplugging the drive. Click the **··· **button to the right of the device, then select Eject.

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Supported formats for external storage

Supported file system formats: btrfs, ext2, ext3, ext4, vfat, exfat, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, XFS.

Unsupported file system formats: HFS +, APFS (mainly macOS-specific file systems)

Note:

  • Before removing the device, be sure to use the system's **Eject **function to ensure the integrity of stored data.

  • To remount an ejected device, you can reconnect the storage device or restart the NAS system, and the system will automatically attempt to mount it.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

  • How to remount an ejected device? You can replug the storage device or restart the NAS system, and the system will attempt to mount it automatically.

  • Why is it not recommended to directly unplug the storage device? Direct removal may result in data corruption or loss. Please be sure to use the "pop-up" function in the system to complete the uninstallation first to ensure the integrity of stored data.