ZyXEL Communications NSA-2401 User Manual
Chapter 6 Storage Screens
NSA-2401 User’s Guide
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File System
Select the file system you want the new volume to use. If you plan to also
use the USB device with another computer, it is recommended that you
select the file system that the other computer uses.
Windows file systems
use the USB device with another computer, it is recommended that you
select the file system that the other computer uses.
Windows file systems
fat32: Newer, and more efficient than FAT16. Supports a volume size
of up to 2 TB (Tera Bytes) and individual file sizes of up to 4 GB.
fat16: Compatible with older Windows operating systems. Supports
volume and file sizes of up to 2 GB.
ntfs: The newest Windows file system.
of up to 2 TB (Tera Bytes) and individual file sizes of up to 4 GB.
fat16: Compatible with older Windows operating systems. Supports
volume and file sizes of up to 2 GB.
ntfs: The newest Windows file system.
Linux file systems
ext2: Older file system.
ext3: The same as EXT2, but adds a journaled file system and is more
robust.
reiserfs: Offers better performance for small files.
xfs: Offers good performance for larger files. You can also have the
NSA encrypt a volume that uses the xfs file system.
ext3: The same as EXT2, but adds a journaled file system and is more
robust.
reiserfs: Offers better performance for small files.
xfs: Offers good performance for larger files. You can also have the
NSA encrypt a volume that uses the xfs file system.
Encrypted
Select this check box and an option from the drop-down list box to encrypt
the volume. This option is only available when you create a volume using
the xfs file system.
The NSA automatically locks an encrypted volume if the NSA restarts or
loses power or the disk is removed. An administrator can also manually
lock the volume. Once a volume is locked, no one can use it again until an
administrator unlocks it.
password: Select this option to manually enter a password for unlocking
this volume. You can also enter a password prompt. You will need to
manually re-enter the key every time the NSA restarts.
USB key: Select this option to have the NSA create a password for
unlocking the volume and store the password on (another) connected
USB device. Note that if the volume is later locked, the NSA automatically
unlocks it if the USB device containing the key is inserted when the NSA
restarts.
At start up, if a USB key is inserted, the NSA automatically unlocks any
volumes encrypted by it.
the volume. This option is only available when you create a volume using
the xfs file system.
The NSA automatically locks an encrypted volume if the NSA restarts or
loses power or the disk is removed. An administrator can also manually
lock the volume. Once a volume is locked, no one can use it again until an
administrator unlocks it.
password: Select this option to manually enter a password for unlocking
this volume. You can also enter a password prompt. You will need to
manually re-enter the key every time the NSA restarts.
USB key: Select this option to have the NSA create a password for
unlocking the volume and store the password on (another) connected
USB device. Note that if the volume is later locked, the NSA automatically
unlocks it if the USB device containing the key is inserted when the NSA
restarts.
At start up, if a USB key is inserted, the NSA automatically unlocks any
volumes encrypted by it.
Password
The password fields display if you choose to encrypt the volume by
manually entering a password. Enter a password for encrypting the
volume.
manually entering a password. Enter a password for encrypting the
volume.
Password (Confirm)
Re-type the password to make sure you entered it correctly.
Password Prompt
Enter a hint to help you recall the password if you forget it.
USB Key
The USB field and button display if you choose to encrypt the volume by
USB key. Select a USB key device that you created previously or select a
USB device that you want to make into a USB key.
If the USB device is not already connected, connect it and click the
Refresh icon.
The NSA’s upper USB port is USB1 and its lower USB port is USB2.
It is recommended that you use a USB device to store a volume key only
and not also use it for storage.
USB key. Select a USB key device that you created previously or select a
USB device that you want to make into a USB key.
If the USB device is not already connected, connect it and click the
Refresh icon.
The NSA’s upper USB port is USB1 and its lower USB port is USB2.
It is recommended that you use a USB device to store a volume key only
and not also use it for storage.
Table 36 Storage > External Storage > Volume Create (continued)
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