What Is Formatting; Format Types - Buffalo MiniStation HD-PCU2 Benutzerhandbuch

Formatting is an operation that enables a hard disk to be used on your computer. This product comes
formatted with FAT32 and is plug and play for Windows, Mac OS 9, and Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
There are several different format types, each compatible with different operating systems.
Caution Some products may require formatting with a specific format type. Refer to the
manual supplied with the product to select the most suitable format.
NTFS file system
NTFS formatting is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, and Server 2003. Mac OS X can read
this format but not write to it. It can handle files larger than 4 GB.
FAT32 file system
FAT32 formatting works with many operating systems including Windows and Mac OS, but it cannot
handle files larger than 4 GB.
Mac OS Extended format
This format is native to Mac OS X. It can handle files larger than 4 GB. It is not supported by Windows.
Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/Server 2003
Windows Me/98SE/98
Mac OS Ⅹ 10.5 and later
Mac OS Ⅹ 10.4
Mac OS Ⅹ 10.3
Mac OS Ⅹ 10.2 and earlier
Mac OS 9
◎ : Both reading and writing are supported.
○ : Both reading and writing are supported (cannot handle files larger than 4 GB).
△ : Only reading is supported. Writing is not supported.
▲ : Reading and writing are supported only when File Exchange is enabled. Also, use of two-byte
characters can cause the computer to stop or the file to fail to be copied normally.
× : Not supported.
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Formatting Guide

What is Formatting?

Format Types

NTFS file system
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Mac OS Extended
FAT32 file system
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format
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