Sentry K300 Managed User Guide
The Sentry K300 can be reformatted to the following file systems of your choosing to accommodate
a different operating system or to remove file size restrictions. Not all file systems are available on all
operating systems.
• FAT32 (Drives 32GB and smaller)
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Pros: Cross-platform compatible (Windows, macOS, and Linux)
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Cons: Limited individual file size of 4GB
• NTFS
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Pros: No file size limitations
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Cons: Limited cross-platform compatibility - Windows, macOS (read-only), and Linux
(read-only)
• exFAT
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Pros: No file size limitations
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Cons: Not supported by legacy operating systems
Reformat Using DataLocker Control Panel
To reformat a device:
1. Unlock your device and click
Settings
on the menu bar of the DataLocker Control Panel.
2. Click
Tools
on the left sidebar.
3. Under Device Health, select the file format and click
Reformat Secure Volume
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Warning:
Reformatting your Sentry K300 drive will erase all your files but will not erase your device
password and settings. This should not be used as a method of securely erasing files. To securely
erase your files, contact your SafeConsole Administrator.
Important:
Before you reformat the device, back up your files to a separate location.
Where Can I Get Help?
The following resources provide more information about DataLocker products. Please contact your
Help Desk or System Administrator if you have further questions.
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: Information, knowledge base articles, and video tutorials
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: Feedback and feature requests
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: General information
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: Warranty information
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