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Restrictions
The restrictions described here assume that the latest fi rmware version is installed in the TeraStation. The latest fi rmware
can be downloaded from the Buff alo Technology web site.
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The following devices may be connected to the USB port of the TeraStation: USB storage devices, card readers (except
for card readers that can recognize two or more memory cards), digital cameras and other PTP devices, USB-connect-
ed UPSs, and USB printers. Other USB devices such as hubs, mice, and keyboards are not supported.
• Only connect one device to each USB port of the TeraStation. Buff alo external USB drives are recommended. DUB
and DIU series drives are not supported.
• Some external drives with automatic power-on don't turn on automatically when connected to the TeraStation. Use
their manual power switch instead to turn them on.
• Only connect one bus-powered drive at a time. If there is insuffi
cient bus power for your USB drive, connect its AC
adapter.
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Only the fi rst partition of a connected USB hard drive is mounted. Additional partitions are not recognized.
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Do not connect bus-powered devices to the TS5200D.
Checking Drives
Notes:
• A disk check tests the data on a drive in the TeraStation or connected via USB. Errors are fixed automatically. A
disk check may run for more than ten hours.
• Shared folders cannot be accessed during the disk check.
• Do not turn off the TeraStation during the disk check.
1
In the TeraStation's Web Admin interface, click [Drives].
2
To check the internal hard drives in the TeraStation, click
next to [Drives]. To check an added external hard
drive, click
next to [USB drives].
