USG FLEX H Series - USB Storage Enhancements

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The latest uOS update brings enhanced USB storage management capabilities, allowing for better visibility and monitoring of connected USB storage devices on your firewall. This update provides users with clearer notifications and status indicators, helping to ensure that USB storage is correctly detected and functional for logging and data storage purposes.

Key Enhancements in USB Storage Management

1. Real-Time USB Status Display
   • A new Storage section in the uOS GUI allows users to check the status of connected USB devices directly from the dashboard.
   • When a USB device is connected successfully, the status will update to Connected, confirming that the firewall has recognized and is able to use the USB for data storage.
2. Error Notifications for Unsupported or Faulty USB Devices
   • If a connected USB storage device has a corrupted file system or if the device is otherwise incompatible, the firewall will display a clear "Cannot Identify USB Storage" error message.
   • Additionally, the error will be logged in the Event Log section under log settings, helping users quickly identify and troubleshoot the issue.
3. Improved Compatibility Checks
   • This update includes enhanced support for file systems compatible with the firewall, specifically ensuring better compatibility with the USG FLEX H Series devices.
   • Users are advised to try a different USB device if the current one is not detected or appears to be faulty, as indicated by error messages in the event log.

Summary

These improvements provide users with better feedback on USB storage status, helping them quickly identify issues and ensuring smooth data logging functionality. By streamlining compatibility and error notification, this enhancement simplifies the use of USB storage on Zyxel firewalls and reduces troubleshooting time.