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=====vfat=====
=====fat32/vfat=====
It's probably easier to format your vfat drive on your windows system. You *must* have one, or you wouldn't be using this format... Be however aware of the 32GB limit when formatting from WIN2K or XP using MS native formatting tools. For additional information, check: http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?fat32format.htm
It's probably easier to format your fat32/vfat drive on your windows system (You *must* have one, or you wouldn't be using this format...)
There is a potential issue formatting a fat32/vfat drive larger than 32GB in Windows. This problem with various Microsoft ''format'' programs does not restrict Windows from successfully ''using'' drives up to 8TB.
This link provides more detailed information and a downloadable 'fat32format' program for formatting large disks in Windows, as well as covering various problems you may encounter related to specific hardware configurations: http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?fat32format.htm.
Here are the official Microsoft statements about fat32/vfat:
* Microsoft KB article on fat volume size limits: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314463<br>Summary: 32GB limit during XP Setup, 8 Terabyte otherwise
* Older Microsoft technote about fat32 limits with 'format' under Win2K: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/prork/prdf_fls_pxjh.mspx?mfr=true<br>Summary: ''format'' under Windows 2000 has a 32GB limitation.
You should also be able to format your drive from your SME server using ('''warning, untested!'''):
mkfs.vfat -n MyLabel /dev/sdd1
mkfs.vfat -n MyLabel /dev/sdd1
Since this command will '''destroy irretrievably''' all information on the specified device (/dev/sdd1 in this case), be very sure you know exactly which device is the drive you want to format!
====labeling your USB drive====
====labeling your USB drive====
