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Back up to hdd via usb
ReadyNas duo v2 I have 2 drives in X-raid 2 array and I want to backup (45GB music) using a matching hdd in an enclosure via usb. Do I have to format the new hdd and what type of files do I use. Is...
StephenB wrote: I suggest formatting it as NTFS. Then you can easily read the backup on a PC (which I think outweighs any speed advantage you'd get from ext).
Read the "Back Up Data onto a Local Device" section of the manual on page 82: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS%20ARM-PLATFORM%20%28DUO%20V2,%20NV+%20V2%29/RAIDiator%205.3%20SW%20Manual_5Sep12.pdf
Ok, I have started the back up process manually and have a green light showing on 'Status', is there any way to monitor the progress.
Also I'm unsure of what the purpose of backup 'share' is?
Thanks Paul
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