QNAP TVS-472XT 4-Bay NAS Enclosure - Manual (Page 108)

d. Optional: Select Save encryption key.
Select this option to save a local copy of the encryption key on the NAS. This enables QTS to
automatically unlock and mount the encrypted volume when the NAS starts up. If the encryption
key is not saved, you must specify the encryption password each time the NAS restarts.
Warning
• Saving the encryption key on the NAS can result in unauthorized data access if
unauthorized personnel are able to physically access the NAS.
• If you forget the encryption password, the volume will become inaccessible and all data will
be lost.
17. Click Format.
A warning message appears.
18. Click OK.
QTS formats the RAID group on the external RAID enclosure as an external disk. You can view and manage it
at Storage & Snapshots > Storage > External Storage .
QTS External RAID Management
Open Storage & Snapshots, click External RAID device, and then select External RAID Management to
view, manage, and configure RAID devices connected to the NAS.
Warning
To prevent errors or data loss, do not change an RAID device's Mode switch from Software
Control to any other mode while the device is connected to the NAS.
UI Element Description
External RAID Device Select a RAID device to manage.
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