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Can't add external SSD on MacOS as Scratch Disk

  • July 15, 2020
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Hey guys,

 

so I bought an SSD sometime and got an ICY-BOX kit to connect to via USB-C to my Macbook.

 

I wanted to add this external ssd as a scratch disk or "Arbeitsvolumes" (called like this in German) but its not showing up. Maybe because I've already saved my private data on this ssd?

 

Is there someone with a fimiliar problem?

 

Does my SSD have to be empty?

 

Thanks in advance 

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Correct answer JohanElzenga

That is most likely the problem. I don't think that you can use disks that are not Apple (HFS+ or APFS) formatted.

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July 15, 2020

That is most likely the problem. I don't think that you can use disks that are not Apple (HFS+ or APFS) formatted.

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    LAUNEAuthor
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    July 15, 2020

    alright im going to try that one out.

    I will hit you guys up if that worked out.

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    July 15, 2020

    How is it formatted?

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    LAUNEAuthor
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    July 15, 2020

    Hi, its Formatted as ExFAT

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