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PCJB
May 25, 2023Aspirant
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...
- May 26, 2023
No, you cannot. MBR limits the full amount of the drive that's available, not just a single partition.
PCJB
May 25, 2023Aspirant
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?
Sandshark
May 26, 2023Sensei - Experienced User
No, you cannot. MBR limits the full amount of the drive that's available, not just a single partition.
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