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Aspirant

Feb 29, 2020

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Migrate disks between architecture (RN214 to RR2304)

Hi, I’d like to upgrade from an ARM-based RN214 to an Intel-based RR2304. I’ve seen a few posts saying you can just move the disks, but also some (much older, mostly) which say you can’t move betwe...

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JohnCM_S
Feb 29, 2020
Hi bofh666,

Welcome to the Community!

It is possible for you to move the disks from the RN214 to the RR2304 but since you are migrating from an ARM-based unit to an Intel-based unit, the apps installed may not work. It will be best if you uninstall first the apps then install the x86 version of the app after the migration.

It is also a best practice to do a full backup first of your data before migrating the disks.

Regards,

JohnCM_S

NETGEAR Employee Retired

Feb 29, 2020

Hi bofh666,

Welcome to the Community!

It is possible for you to move the disks from the RN214 to the RR2304 but since you are migrating from an ARM-based unit to an Intel-based unit, the apps installed may not work. It will be best if you uninstall first the apps then install the x86 version of the app after the migration.

It is also a best practice to do a full backup first of your data before migrating the disks.

Regards,

bofh666

Aspirant

Feb 29, 2020

Thanks for your confirmation!

I’m only running one app, and if that turns out not to be available for Intel it won’t be a big deal.

I understand the backup recommendation, but unfortunately, backing up 16TB of data isn’t practical!

StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 01, 2020
bofh666 wrote:

I understand the backup recommendation, but unfortunately, backing up 16TB of data isn’t practical!

Then at some point you will lose your 16 TB of data. RAID isn't enough to keep it safe.

It is actually quite practical to back up 16 TB of data, you just need to spend ~$400 USD on two 10 TB USB drives.