Toshiba Magnia SG30 - Manual (Page 180)

187 Managing the Server
Using an External USB Hard Disk
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1
WARNING: Formatting the USB disk drive will erase all data
contained on it. There is no way to retrieve this data once the
format has begun.
To format the HDD:
1 Connect the HDD to the Magnia SG30, and then use a
web browser to go to the Administrative Web interface.
2 Select the System tab, and click on the USB Drive menu
item. The screen should confirm that the USB drive is
present, but not mounted. If the drive is mounted, is must
be unmounted before a format can be accomplished.
Sample USB HDD not mounted screen
3 Click the Format button. A warning dialog displays.
Depending on the size and speed of your hard disk, a format
may take a few minutes. Do not shut down the Magnia SG30
or disconnect the USB drive during until this operation is
complete.