Can I use NTFS on solo HDD?

[Four]

Hi guys,
Just a quick question before I format my HDD. I have bought a WD20EARX HDD.

I intend to use WD align software for my XP laptop to partition 4K sector drive and EaseUS to format drive.

I have read HDD should be formatted EXT3.

Does this mean I will not be able to download and view the recorded files on my laptop?

I can with my DM600pvr.

Could I not format drive to NTFS or would solo not be able to mount, initialise and use it properly?

I still have original image installed on box. Should I mount drive with this?

Would I have to remount drive after reflashing to a different image?

Should I unplug drive before reflashing?

Would new image mount HDD automatically if it was still inserted into rear USB?

Are there any images which would make using a 2TB drive difficult?

Are there any images which would make using a 2TB drive easier?

Is telnet the best or only way to mount drive? (Image dependant I reckon)

I'm sorry about all the questions but I want to get this one right.

Thanks guys for any help you could provide.

[Four]

I'm getting ahead of myself here as usual. I'll just play around with it for a while after reading relevant posts.
:o

[Stanman]

The STB OS is linux based so HDD will need to be initliase as EXT3/4 but you will have no problems whatsoever from watching the recordings on a laptop.

You can mount the HDD through the image - at least in VIX.

[Rob van der Does]

As this is about the solo, I presume you're talking about an external (USB) drive.
If you only connect the HDD to the Solo, I would suggest to format it to Ext4.
if you also want to connect it to Windows-PC's, you'd better let it be NTFS (as it probably is now). The Solo has no problems with that.

Saying that, I must add that this info is ViX related. Although there are more images around, I would suggest to use ViX (but of course: pick your choice). But anyway: don't limit yourself by using an original image.