13
Formatting My Device
Your device will need to be formatted during initialization before it can be used to store files.
If initializing on Windows, you will be given the option of formatting the IRONKEY SECURE FILES USB
drive as either FAT32 or exFAT.
Options are for Windows operating systems only - macOS will automatically format to FAT32
FAT32
–
Pros: Cross-platform compatible (Windows and macOS)
–
Cons: Limited individual file size of 4GB
exFAT
–
Pros: No file size limitations
–
Cons: Microsoft restricts usage by license obligations
After initialization, reformatting the IRONKEY SECURE FILES USB drive will erase all your files and your
Application List, but will not erase your device password and settings.
Important: Before you reformat the device, back up your IRONKEY SECURE FILES USB drive to a
separate location, for example, to cloud storage or your computer.
To reformat a device:
1.
Unlock your device and click Settings on the menu bar of the IronKey Control Panel.
2.
Click Tools on the left sidebar.
3.
Under Device Health, select the file format and click Reformat Secure Volume.
Finding Information About My Device
Use the Capacity Meter, located at the bottom right of the IronKey Control Panel, to see how
much storage space is still available on your device. The green bar graph represents how full the
device is. For example, the meter will be totally green when the device is full. The white text on the
Capacity Meter displays how much free space remains.
For general information about your device, see the Device Info page.
To view device information:
1.
Unlock your device and click Settings on the menu bar of the IronKey Control Panel.
2.
Click Device Info in the left sidebar.
The About This Device section includes the following details about your device:
•
Model Number
•
Serial Number
•
Software and Firmware Version
•
Release Date
•
Management Console
•
Secure Files Drive Letter
•
Unlocker Drive Letter
•
Operating System and System Administrative Privileges
Note: To visit the IronKey website or access more informationabout legal notices or certifications for
IronKey products, click one of the information buttons on the Device Info page.
