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Readynas 3220 - What is recommended volume maintenance schedule (scrub, balance, defrag)
We recently got a new 12 drive Readynas 3220 loaded with (12) WD RE 4TB drives and are moving about 2 TB of data to it. The unit is currently on the 6.4.0 firmware but will be upgraded shortly. This will be the main file server for our architectural office so will be used for storage of Revit and AutoCAD files as well as the usual office type files. Given that we are donig more with Revit (large files) and more rederings we anticipate that the total amount of data will grow over time. I want to make sure that the unit is maintained properly to ensure a good long life without trouble. I've read in a post from several years ago that scrubbing was only recommended a couple of times a year but did not see specific recommendations for defrag and balancing. What is the currently recommended schedules for scrubs, defrags, and balancing for this unit in our type of use? Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise.
Weekly defrag and balance. Scrubbing could be done say every 2-3 months or even longer. Scheduled maintenance should be run at a time when the NAS is used lightly. Scrubbing in particular will take quite some time.
I would suggest keeping volume usage to 80% (or less) of the volume capacity.Scheduled maintenance is important, but backups are even more so. There are problems that cannot be protected against.
If you use the NAS for primary storage of important data it is vital that you schedule regular backups e.g. to another ReadyNAS. Off-site backups are recommended too to provide some protection against fire, flood and theft.
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Weekly defrag and balance. Scrubbing could be done say every 2-3 months or even longer. Scheduled maintenance should be run at a time when the NAS is used lightly. Scrubbing in particular will take quite some time.
I would suggest keeping volume usage to 80% (or less) of the volume capacity.Scheduled maintenance is important, but backups are even more so. There are problems that cannot be protected against.
If you use the NAS for primary storage of important data it is vital that you schedule regular backups e.g. to another ReadyNAS. Off-site backups are recommended too to provide some protection against fire, flood and theft.
Thanks much for the quick response. Totally agree about the back ups. :)
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