TeraStation User Manual
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Chapter 5
Removing External Hard Drives
Dismounting with the Function button
To dismount a USB drive, press and hold the function button for 7 seconds. The Function button will be illuminated
in blue (The LED next to the Function button will be illuminated in blue on the TS-RXL). After the light in the function
button goes out, you can safely remove your USB device.
USB Connectors
Function Button
Rear View
Front View
Note:
Wait 3 minutes before reconnecting a dismounted USB drive. It may not be recognized if you attempt to connect it
immediately.
USB Connectors
Function Button
Rear View
Front View
TS-XL, TS-XEL
TS-WXL
TS-RXL
Rear View
Front View
Function Button
USB Connector
USB Connectors
* View with the front cover open
If the TeraStation is on, always dismount external hard drives before disconnecting them. You may dismount drives with
the Function button, or from within Settings. If the TeraStation is turned off, dismounting is not necessary.