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the encryption/unencryption process results in slower performance. Transfer rates for
encryption may reach only 20-30% of what you will achieve using an unencrypted drive.
The factory default format is un-encrypted.
Regarding auxiliary storage devices attached to either of your USB-A ports, you may find
that you need to reformat your attached device to FAT32 using Disk Utility before your
device will mount properly using the NAS drive.
Scan
Press the
Scan
button if you would like to scan your disk for errors. This operation can
take a very long time to complete.
Unmount
Press the
Unmount
button if you would like to unmount the auxiliary storage device. This
button is disabled for the primary hard disk.
Detail
Press the
Detail
button in order to view a detailed status report for your drive.
Also, in case you have made a recent change to a storage device, you can press the
Refresh
button at the bottom of the table to refresh the table with the most current status.
Finally, the field at the bottom of the Disk Utility screen allows you to set an automatic
spin-down time for the hard drive. By spinning down the drive when not in use, you can
conserve power, extend the life of the drive, and lower the standby operating temperature
(which in turn prevents the cooling fan from running needlessly). The default setting is 30
minutes. Press
Save
to save your change.
Firmware Upgrade
If a more recent version of the NAS drive’s internal firmware is available, you will
want to download and install it. The most recent firmware version may have improved
performance or added features that could give you benefits not present in your current
version.