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What happens to a new expanding disk
To perform a system reset, I removed my 1TB disk Then added a 80GB disk to perform all functions. What happens then, if I place the 1TB back in the array? Can I take out the 80Gb and then simp...
Yes. A factory reset deletes your data.
mdgm wrote: If you power down, remove the 80GB disk, put the 1TB disk back in and do an OS Re-install it will reset the admin password.
But if your issue is with your IP config or your password, then you can solve it with the non-destructive OS reinstall. In addition to resetting the password back to the original factory setting, it will also reset your IP address to use DHCP. Data and other settings should be preserved.
If you are are using your NAS for primary storage (as opposed to backup), then you should also get a USB disk and back up your NAS regularly. Otherwise you are risking your data.
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