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nsne
Oct 29, 2024Virtuoso
ReadyNAS as rsync backup for unRAID
With the unceremonious 86'ing of the ReadyNAS line, I was looking for ways to get more life out of my RN626 and RN314. Turns out they make excellent backup/clone storage for unRAID servers. A...
saudade
Oct 29, 2024Apprentice
I do something similar. I have my "primary" NAS (not a Netgear) that stores all my stuff. I have scheduled jobs on my old Duo that backs up the shares I need to the Duo.
I also have a large USB drive connected to my Netgear Router. Another set of scheduled jobs then backs up my "critical" files from the Duo to the USB drive (not everything). That way, if I have to bug out, I can just grab the USB drive.
While my primary remains on most of the time, my Duo is scheduled to turn on, backup the primary, then send to the USB, then shut down.
Both NAS's and a few other devices (PC, router, one monitor) are plugged into my UPS. (another component many don't think about).
Same as you, it's all "hands off". "Set it and forget it".
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