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ReadyNAS 104 Backup
Hi I have 2 problems with my backup. OS 6.1.2 - Firstly when I try and back up system config as described on the backup tab in settings I check "everything" which turns the "download configura...
Same problem with my new RN312, but I have a simple (though a little inconvenient) workaround which appears to allow my backup(s) to proceed.
I am using an EXT4 format USB3 drive (Seagate ST3000DM001-1E6166, 3TB "backup drive"). My ReadyNAS is running firmware v6.1.6. I use EXT4 as it supports long filenames and backups complete very quickly. The backup disk can be mounted on Ubuntu 12 in case something goes wrong with the NAS itself.
If I attach the drive without any further action, it shows up on each of my backup jobs as available (I backup individual shares and so I have several backup jobs that are triggered in sequence from the front panel button).
However, I have found that, once the drive is attached, if I go to the backup jobs page, select the options for one of the backups that uses the external volume, step through the options to the end (without changing anything), click on "Apply" then click on "OK", then everything works as expected. I can start my backup with the button, or each backup job individually from the browser. This has worked for me in the few (approx 4) times I have backed up my new NAS.
Hope that this helps some of the others experiencing the same problem. Also, hopefully it can give the developers some direction that can help them locate and fix the issue.
I am using an EXT4 format USB3 drive (Seagate ST3000DM001-1E6166, 3TB "backup drive"). My ReadyNAS is running firmware v6.1.6. I use EXT4 as it supports long filenames and backups complete very quickly. The backup disk can be mounted on Ubuntu 12 in case something goes wrong with the NAS itself.
If I attach the drive without any further action, it shows up on each of my backup jobs as available (I backup individual shares and so I have several backup jobs that are triggered in sequence from the front panel button).
However, I have found that, once the drive is attached, if I go to the backup jobs page, select the options for one of the backups that uses the external volume, step through the options to the end (without changing anything), click on "Apply" then click on "OK", then everything works as expected. I can start my backup with the button, or each backup job individually from the browser. This has worked for me in the few (approx 4) times I have backed up my new NAS.
Hope that this helps some of the others experiencing the same problem. Also, hopefully it can give the developers some direction that can help them locate and fix the issue.
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