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Title: Can I use PC HDD into DNS-323 without format?
Post by: tingoo on February 12, 2012, 07:45:36 PM

Hi Folks,

I tried to find the answer of this question (withing forum) but no luck.

Is it possible to use one of my PC's drives into DNS-323 without formatting it?

Cheers.

Title: Re: Can I use PC HDD into DNS-323 without format?
Post by: fordem on February 13, 2012, 03:40:02 AM

No - and this question has been both asked & answered before.

Title: Re: Can I use PC HDD into DNS-323 without format?
Post by: JavaLawyer on February 13, 2012, 04:33:19 AM

The DNS-323 formats HDDs using the linux file system and will not recognize HDDs formatted in Windows (FAT/NTFS).

Title: Re: Can I use PC HDD into DNS-323 without format?
Post by: tingoo on February 13, 2012, 04:55:05 PM

Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Can I use PC HDD into DNS-323 without format?
Post by: dosborne on February 13, 2012, 06:38:36 PM

The assumption made of course is that by "PC" you mean a Windows system :) If it was a Linux "PC" then the answer may be different, but in any case the DNS323 should (must) be used to vreate various partitions and set permissions etc.