#Format external hard drive mac as ext2 install#
performance is good, 1 hour to move data.ĪM Update 2: the Exfat could not be mounted on Raspi, installed "apt-get install exfat-fuse" and the drive is readable and writeable.ĪM Update 3: Using Parallels on Mac, I started Windows 7 and it can also write and read from the partition. Formatted 500 GB drive with ExFat (FAT32) on Mac. I will post a reply with my exact issue soon.ĪM Update 1: (I typed earlier, but doesn't appear here). If you purchase an external hard drive as an addition to expand the storage space of your computer, most likely you would need to format it. There are various reasons why you might need to format external hard drives. It is possible Mac doesn't like FAT with Linux mix. External hard drives are handy tools in storing files, data and documents. I also will be aware of the multiple partitions.
What I am hearing FAT is the primary choice. It might be my confusion on NTFS/FAT32/FAT16. Mac has difficult time writing to FAT (my opinion). Also, drives that will be used for storage need to be formatted. If you have a drive that is formatted for a different type of computer or a drive that is not preformatted, you will need to format the drive before you can use it. I agree FATXX should be fine for Windows and Raspbian. Drives that will be bootable are formatted during the process of installing the operating system (ie, Windows or macOS). I will build my external SD/stick/HD with FAT like the boot partition is and post my difficulties (if I run across). I am puzzled as why you are having difficulties. It is also the only part of the SD card that Mac can access easily. After all, the Boot area of the Pi is FAT format and it can easily read and write that. Once you’ve copied any files you need from the USB drive to your Mac, go to Applications>Utilities and double-click on Disk Utility. The process of reformatting it will wipe all the data from it. Make sure it has no files on it that you need. Rpdom wrote:The FAT range of file systems should be fully supported by the Pi and Mac. Open a new Finder window and click on the drive.
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