Buffalo 8TB LinkStation 420 LS420D0802 Data Sheet
Product codes
LS420D0802
Using your LinkStation
LinkStation User Manual
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Format the LinkStation
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In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[System] - [Restore/Erase].
[System] - [Restore/Erase].
Click [Erase].
The [Confirm Operation] screen will be displayed.
Enter the number from the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Warning: Formatting the LinkStation will erase all data on the drive! Back up any important data
before formatting.
After a format, your LinkStation will reboot. Settings will be returned to their factory defaults.
LinkStations with multiple hard drives will be set to “normal” mode, where individual drives are
addressed separately. Drives will be blank, with no shares on them. You will need to create at least
one shared folder before you can use the LinkStation.
LinkStations with multiple hard drives will be set to “normal” mode, where individual drives are
addressed separately. Drives will be blank, with no shares on them. You will need to create at least
one shared folder before you can use the LinkStation.