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ST2000DL003 Compatibility?
Being a RNP user that is running out of space, I'm wanting to purchase new drives. I'm interested in using the Seagate ST2000DL003 2TB drives. These drives are not currently listed on the compatib...
A couple of points. The suggestion of mdgm to verify the backup using Rsync is a good one. This process will synchronize the files on the two devices (Duo and external disk). It is also relatively quick. I use Rsync for my regular nightly backup from one NAS to a second. If the two backups match, it will only take a few minutes to verify this and close.
I notice you are using Win 7 and if you are using Firefox as I am, the config zip file will probably be copied to your download folder on your desktop (mine is) and the file name will be "_READYNAS_CONFIG.zip". From here you can copy it to a flash drive. I have an older 512MB flash drive that is almost useless now in the days of large files except for this. I delete all other files (not really necessary, but I do) and then copy the config file over onto it. It won't take long as it is only about 200KB.
You might want to consider inserting your gigabit switch in your network. It will effectively double the file transfer speed between your Duo and your PC's that are connected via ethernet. Using the 100 Megabit ports on the router (mine is the same way) your file transfer speeds are limited to a max of 12.5 Megabytes/sec (100Mb/s / 8). It was a hint given to me by a IT friend to connect my NV+ (same speed as your Duo) to a gigabit switch as well as all the ethernet connected PC's. My file transfer speed was now up to 20-22 MB/s on most files (sparc based units such as the Duo and NV+ will max out around 25 MB/s). The switch is then connected to the router. I have all my fast devices (PC's and NAS) connected to the switch and my slow devices such as the printers connected to the router. After all, if you have it just sitting around, it won't take but a few minutes to reconfig.
I would make the change and test the connections with a test file (any large file). I had no problems with a third part switch with my NV+, but when I upgraded to an NVX, it gave me fits until I found the problem. Once I switched to a Netgear GS series the NVX performed as designed (50-70MB/s depending on the files).
I know the process seems complex, but one step at a time. The first time is the most difficult. In the future you will be an old had at this.
I notice you are using Win 7 and if you are using Firefox as I am, the config zip file will probably be copied to your download folder on your desktop (mine is) and the file name will be "_READYNAS_CONFIG.zip". From here you can copy it to a flash drive. I have an older 512MB flash drive that is almost useless now in the days of large files except for this. I delete all other files (not really necessary, but I do) and then copy the config file over onto it. It won't take long as it is only about 200KB.
You might want to consider inserting your gigabit switch in your network. It will effectively double the file transfer speed between your Duo and your PC's that are connected via ethernet. Using the 100 Megabit ports on the router (mine is the same way) your file transfer speeds are limited to a max of 12.5 Megabytes/sec (100Mb/s / 8). It was a hint given to me by a IT friend to connect my NV+ (same speed as your Duo) to a gigabit switch as well as all the ethernet connected PC's. My file transfer speed was now up to 20-22 MB/s on most files (sparc based units such as the Duo and NV+ will max out around 25 MB/s). The switch is then connected to the router. I have all my fast devices (PC's and NAS) connected to the switch and my slow devices such as the printers connected to the router. After all, if you have it just sitting around, it won't take but a few minutes to reconfig.
I would make the change and test the connections with a test file (any large file). I had no problems with a third part switch with my NV+, but when I upgraded to an NVX, it gave me fits until I found the problem. Once I switched to a Netgear GS series the NVX performed as designed (50-70MB/s depending on the files).
I know the process seems complex, but one step at a time. The first time is the most difficult. In the future you will be an old had at this.
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