Lacie 301502U User Manual - Page 35

LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Using the NAS Administration Page page 35 5.5. Disk Menu From this window you can see details about your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk's interface, volume size, used and free space and file system being used (Fig. 5.5.A.). ■ 5.5.1.Reformatting the Disk By clicking on the Format button, you will launch the Format a disk window, where you will be issued a warning about the formatting process. Read the warning before continuing. Click the Format button to continue, or the Close this window button to quit the process (Fig. 5.5.1.A.). Keep in mind that the file system format cannot be changed. ■ 5.5.2.Adding Additional Storage Space You can add additional storage space to your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk by connecting an external hard drive using the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. 1. Connect the hard drive to the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk using the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port (Fig. 5.5.2.A.). 2. In the Web Administration Page, click on the Disk tab. 3. One volume is automatically created that you can't reformat from the Administration page (Fig 5.5.2.B.). 4. Refresh the page if necessary (under Windows in either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, rightclick in the frame and click on Refresh or Reload). 5. A share has been added in the list on the share page called usbdisk0_1 (Fig. 5.5.2.C.). Fig. 5.5.1.A. Fig. 5.5.2.A. Fig. 5.5.2.B. USB USB 2.0 Mac Address: 00D04B801220 SN:XXXXXXXXXX Fig. 5.5.2.C.