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The Network Multimeter allows to attach a storage device which then can be used for several storage-related functions: | The Network Multimeter allows to attach a storage device which then can be used for several storage-related functions: | ||
* write traffic packet captures to the storage device instead of streaming the capture as a live download | * '''write traffic packet''' captures to the storage device instead of streaming the capture as a live download | ||
* use the Network Multimeter to analyze the contents of a packet capture file residing on the storage device | * use the Network Multimeter to '''analyze the contents of a packet capture file''' residing on the storage device | ||
* use the storage device for the packet ring buffer feature [[Generic_modules(Teil_1)#Capture_module|Capture module]] | * use the storage device for '''the packet ring buffer''' feature [[Generic_modules(Teil_1)#Capture_module|Capture module]] | ||
== ''' Managing storage devices ''' == | == ''' Managing storage devices ''' == | ||
The Network Multimeter supports disks formatted with an `ext4` filesystem and will only use the first partition of a disk. If a compatible disk is attached it will be activated automatically and the Storage page | The Network Multimeter supports disks formatted with an '''`ext4` filesystem ''' and will only use '''the first partition''' of a disk. | ||
If a compatible disk is attached it will be activated automatically and the Storage page will show stats about the 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. | ||
If an active storage device is to be disconnected from the Network Multimeter the Deactivate button on the Storage page can be used to deactivate the storage device. | If an active storage device is to be disconnected from the Network Multimeter the Deactivate button on the Storage page can be used to deactivate the storage device. | ||
The page will show that no storage device is active | The page will show that no storage device is active any more and now the device can be disconnected safely. | ||
For security reasons, the `Securely erase content` button allows for deleting the whole content of the disk. | For security reasons, the `Securely erase content` button allows for deleting the whole content of the disk. | ||
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Generic files which are not packet capture files will show with two buttons next to them. | Generic files which are not packet capture files will show with two buttons next to them. | ||
As the names suggest the Delete button will delete the file from the storage device and the `Download` button will start a browser download of this file. | As the names suggest the '''Delete button''' will delete the file from the storage device and the '''`Download` button''' will start a browser download of this file. | ||
In addition to these two buttons an Analyze PCAP button will show next to packet capture files. | In addition to these two buttons an Analyze PCAP button will show next to packet capture files. | ||
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The Network Multimeter also provides access to the storage contents via WebDAV. | The Network Multimeter also provides access to the storage contents via WebDAV. | ||
For this, use the "Connect to server" or "Connect to a network drive" function on your computer and use the link https://<host name>/webdav. | For this, use the '''"Connect to server"''' or '''"Connect to a network drive"''' function on your computer and use the link https://<host name>/webdav. | ||
The credentials are the same as of the web interface. | The credentials are the same as of the web interface. | ||
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Only one iSCSI device can be used at a time. | Only one iSCSI device can be used at a time. | ||
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