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Feedback on backup idea
Hello, I just had a strange idea for using an NAS system as backup location. It's not about backing up the NAS, but about backing up a central windows Server onto the NAS. I know that misusing RA...
When I say RAID is not a backup, I'm talking about when using it is a primary storage. People often mistake redundancy/high-availability for backup.
Now what you suggest is a bad idea. SATA connectors are designed for a limited number of pulls and will be damaged if you overuse them.
Handling disk drives bare you risk damaging them through ESD without realising it. They come in anti-static bags with good reason.
The OS is stored on the disks in a separate partition to the data volume. What you suggest could cause problems with this. Multiple volumes is not for users wishing to remove drives for backups but rather for those who do want X-RAID2 and would prefer a different RAID setup.
The backup functionality is in Frontview for a reason. It's not just there for show.
Also note that hot-removing disks (remove while NAS is on) is not a good idea if you value the data on them. If you hot-add disks they will be wiped.
You may also wish to have a read of Preventing Catastrophic Data Loss
Backing up the NAS to tape, USB disks, another NAS or some place else is what I would recommend.
Now what you suggest is a bad idea. SATA connectors are designed for a limited number of pulls and will be damaged if you overuse them.
Handling disk drives bare you risk damaging them through ESD without realising it. They come in anti-static bags with good reason.
The OS is stored on the disks in a separate partition to the data volume. What you suggest could cause problems with this. Multiple volumes is not for users wishing to remove drives for backups but rather for those who do want X-RAID2 and would prefer a different RAID setup.
The backup functionality is in Frontview for a reason. It's not just there for show.
Also note that hot-removing disks (remove while NAS is on) is not a good idea if you value the data on them. If you hot-add disks they will be wiped.
You may also wish to have a read of Preventing Catastrophic Data Loss
Backing up the NAS to tape, USB disks, another NAS or some place else is what I would recommend.
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