I'm using a 1Tb Linkstation (mapped via the share facility as drive Z: on the PC) which has the capability of adding an external HDD via the USB2 connector. I plan to add another 1Tb HDD via that connector, so it's all 'on the LAN'. However . . .
1. while the link station manual is clear enough on the capability of adding an external HDD, how to add it and the properties of it seen in the webadmin tool;
2. there's absolutely nothing in it about how windows on a network PC would 'see' that added HDD, and the process of connecting it.
Would the added HDD be presented
- as a folder in the existing share?
- as a separate share requiring a separate mapping?
Lastly, is there any requirement that an external HDD attached to a linkstation NAS be a specific brand eg Buffalo, or would any HDD with a USB 2 interface work OK?
Some advice on this would be appreciated.
Davidk
There are no restrictions per say for the mfg for the drive, but there have been complaints with WD Passports and Seagate Free Agents, from users of Buffalo NAS devices. When connected to the NAS device there is a format option in the Admin interface to change the format to FAT32 XFS or EXT3. At which point a folder labeled as "USBDisk1". It is possible to map to this drive, but its primary function is to backup from the NAS device