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How to format an external USB drive from OS 6.1.1 ??
I feel a bit stupid, but I couldn't find a way to format an external USB drive with my 312 under OS 6.1.1. The drive is mounted, it is even possible to access its content (it's an EXT3 drive generall...
rm -rf / is a bit problematic yeah since it will erase everything on the NAS ;) kernel recompilation too and I believe some kind of config editing (raid config for example).
Officially it will void the warranty. But for the last ticket I filled the first thing done by the tech was to enable SSH, this can't void my warranty since he did, I didn't. I believe they will support unless they prove you've done some harm. But of course if it isn't enabled, let's keep it that way.
For you read only problem, an option is to remount via SSH with RW flag. You can also specify a fixed mount point with device UID. But once again this requires SSH with all that implicates for the warranty.
PS : I always advise to file a ticket to let them know the problem. Ask for an official solution, then you got yourself covered. If they can't provide anything for you to achieve a simple goal, then I can't see how they would deny support since they were unable to support in the first place.
Officially it will void the warranty. But for the last ticket I filled the first thing done by the tech was to enable SSH, this can't void my warranty since he did, I didn't. I believe they will support unless they prove you've done some harm. But of course if it isn't enabled, let's keep it that way.
For you read only problem, an option is to remount via SSH with RW flag. You can also specify a fixed mount point with device UID. But once again this requires SSH with all that implicates for the warranty.
PS : I always advise to file a ticket to let them know the problem. Ask for an official solution, then you got yourself covered. If they can't provide anything for you to achieve a simple goal, then I can't see how they would deny support since they were unable to support in the first place.
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