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PCJB
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May 25, 2023
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ReadyNAS NV+ USB drives for Backup?

My ReadyNAS NV+ ( ARM) has 1MB RAM and 4*2TB drives in a RAID array. I have a 2TB external Hardrive for backups. The Backup drive has started to have problems and I have purchased a replacement 3TB s...
  • Sandshark's avatar
    Sandshark
    May 26, 2023

    No, you cannot.  MBR limits the full amount of the drive that's available, not just a single partition. 

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PCJB
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May 25, 2023

Hi StephenB,

Thanks for the clarity. Its a while since I delved into the innards of my NV+. I knew it wasnt the X86 version!

You are of course right in that its the sparc version not the ARM one.

 

Do you know whether I can partition my USB drive into two partitions and whiether they would be mounted OK?

 

 

 

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
May 25, 2023
PCJB wrote:

 

Do you know whether I can partition my USB drive into two partitions and whiether they would be mounted OK?

 

As I said earlier, I don't think you will be able to access both partitions.

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