8.1 FAQ
Q: How do I format my storage solution?
A: OWC has detailed instructions online for most popular operating
systems, located at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/fwhdd.cfm
Q: What file system should I choose when formatting my drive?
A: This will depend on how you want to use the drive, but in general we
recommend:
• Mac OS X : HFS + (Mac OS Extended)
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 : NTFS
• For cross-platform compatibility, FAT32 will work, but single file sizes
are limited to 4GB. Other options using 3rd party software exist but are
not covered here.
Q: Will the hard drives spin down when my computer goes to sleep or
into stand-by mode?
A: Yes, they will spin down to save energy. It will take about 30 seconds
to access your data after being in sleep or stand-by mode.
8.2 About Data Protection
To ensure that your files are protected and to prevent the loss of your
data, we strongly suggest that you keep two copies of your data: one
copy on you primary hard drive, and a second copy on either your sec-
ondary internal hard drive or another storage medium, such as an opti-
cal backup, or on a second external hard drive. Any data loss or corrup-
tion while using the OWC Multi-Mount is the sole responsibility of the
user, and under no circumstances will Other World Computing be held
liable for compensation or the recovery of any lost data.
OWC Multi-Mount
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