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2nd Ethernet Port
Hi all, I have a ReadyNAS 4 Ultra Plus. What are some of the uses of the 2nd Ethernet port? Is it only for making it available on two different networks/subnets? Can I use it to obtain better perfo...
This is for home use. My desire was to avoid having the second NAS show up in every computer's OSX "shared" list (5+ computers). Already two items show up for each device (AFP and CIFS) and we don't want to have four. Also don't want the kids putting anything on the backup NAS (though I believe I can prevent that with permissions).
I like it - I have an old router that I could use. Where would it go? In between the two NASs (i.e. the router WAN port not being used)? Or would this router hang off my GS108T switch and connect my second NAS? The downside of this option would be the constant current draw for the extra router.
Would have to do some research for the VLAN option.
A third option I just thought of is to hang the NVX off the second Ethernet port of my Mac Pro. Downside here is that I'd prefer it not to be in the same room as the Mac-Pro. Also not sure if this will work with rsync.
BTW, can rsync duplicate an entire NAS or is it done share by share? Sorry, no time to try these things as I've been spending the whole weekend trying to recover files.
Earl
You could also put the backup device behind its own router, and forward the rsync ports, and https for management
I like it - I have an old router that I could use. Where would it go? In between the two NASs (i.e. the router WAN port not being used)? Or would this router hang off my GS108T switch and connect my second NAS? The downside of this option would be the constant current draw for the extra router.
Would have to do some research for the VLAN option.
A third option I just thought of is to hang the NVX off the second Ethernet port of my Mac Pro. Downside here is that I'd prefer it not to be in the same room as the Mac-Pro. Also not sure if this will work with rsync.
BTW, can rsync duplicate an entire NAS or is it done share by share? Sorry, no time to try these things as I've been spending the whole weekend trying to recover files.
Earl
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