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I currently use the RN104 as a media server in my home....and I couldn't be happier with it. I have an older external hard drive that when I need a file off of it, I have to get it from the closet, p...
You can plug the external drive into the NAS USB port, since the NAS does understand Windows formatting. It won't delete the files, and you can actually share the USB drive if you want.
Alternatively, you can move the data to the NAS array using the built-in backup.
You do need to be careful to eject the drive via the web ui before you remove it. Linux isn't as forgiving as Windows is.
If you are thinking you can crack the case of the USB drive and insert the hard drive inside the NAS Chassis - then no. You can't do that, the NAS will need to reformat it.
You can plug the external drive into the NAS USB port, since the NAS does understand Windows formatting. It won't delete the files, and you can actually share the USB drive if you want.
Alternatively, you can move the data to the NAS array using the built-in backup.
You do need to be careful to eject the drive via the web ui before you remove it. Linux isn't as forgiving as Windows is.
If you are thinking you can crack the case of the USB drive and insert the hard drive inside the NAS Chassis - then no. You can't do that, the NAS will need to reformat it.
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