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NessD
Apr 12, 2013Follower
Why UPS for Spin-Down?
Hi! Just a quick question I couldn't find the answer for. Why is it recommended to use an UPS, when you turn on HDD spin-down? How can data get lost? I'm doing an incremental backup once or twice a d...
claykin
Apr 16, 2013Aspirant
Get a UPS, end of story. To save $50 and not have a UPS is a mistake. Look at the APC ES550 which includes the USB monitoring cable. Your NAS and its data will thank you.
And, BTW, if you're very concerned about surges, the surge protection in a $50 UPS is fairly basic. I recommend you invest in a proper catastrophic surge protector. i.e. Panamax Max series.
And, BTW, if you're very concerned about surges, the surge protection in a $50 UPS is fairly basic. I recommend you invest in a proper catastrophic surge protector. i.e. Panamax Max series.
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