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Q: Do I have to format my NAS hard drive?

2024-02-22


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Typically, when you install a new hard drive on an ASUSTOR NAS, you need to format it. Formatting is the process of initializing a hard drive and preparing it for data storage. Formatting allows the NAS system to create a file system so that files can be written to the hard disk and read when needed.
After installing a new hard drive, there is usually an initialization setup program that will guide you through the process of formatting the drive. This may be done in the NAS setup interface, or you may need to log in to the NAS through an administrator account. It is important to note that formatting a hard drive will permanently erase all data on it, so make sure you have backed up your important data before doing this.

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