ASUS CT8 USB on Node

[RangerZ]

I am testing the use of USB drives on my ASUS CT8 for use as a network backup. Running FW 3.0.0.4.386_47399 (latest\last)

It appears that while I can configure a USB device on the nodes, I am not finding any way to "Eject" the USB drive from the node. The USB on the primary device only displays it's connected device. Am I missing something?

In general, are there any issues running NTFS drives on this or other newer devices (ET9 specifically)?
Any issues running older 2.5" self powered HDDs. Do these sleep or run all the time?
What else am I not thinking of?

Thanks

RangerZ

 

[Tech9]

If the data is valuable - get a real NAS. ASUS USB share option is not the best for reliability.

 

[RangerZ]

@Tech9, that's the answer I was kind of expecting!

So, any thoughts about ejecting the node, just to be nice to it?

Thanks

RangerZ