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== Managing storage devices == | == Managing storage devices == | ||
The Allegro Network Multimeter supports disks formatted with an '''ext4 filesystem ''' and will only use '''the first partition''' of | The Allegro Network Multimeter supports disks formatted with an '''ext4 filesystem ''' and will only use '''the first partition''' of each disk. | ||
If a compatible disk is attached | If a compatible disk is attached, a dialog will show up and offer to activate the disk as a storage device. As of version 3.6, multiple storage devices can be active at the same time. The active storage device for which the properties and contents are shown can be selected at the top of the 'Storage' page. Next to the drop-down menu there is a little pen icon which allows to set an alternative name for the storage device (which is displayed e.g. in the capture dialog). | ||
The 'Storage' page will show stats about the selected device as well as the contents. | |||
If an '''unformatted disk''' or a disk with an '''incompatible file system''' is attached, it will show up on the Storage page where it can be formatted using the '''Format button''' displayed next to the device's type and size. After formatting the disk, it will be automatically activated for use as storage device. | If an '''unformatted disk''' or a disk with an '''incompatible file system''' is attached, it will show up on the Storage page where it can be formatted using the '''Format button''' displayed next to the device's type and size. After formatting the disk, it will be automatically activated for use as storage device. | ||