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Remove disk for backup
I would like to know if i can safely do the following with my Nv+ v1 with 2 disks (raid1): 1) remove 1 disk (hot or cold) 2) put removed disk in usb drive 3) format disk (windows) 4) connect usb...
I would power the unit down, remove Disk 2, then power it back up and check you can still access the shares. If so, what your proposing should work. I wouldn't do it personally, I'd copy stuff across various drives on the Desktop which have got space, as your going to need to recreate your shares and config anyway, but I can't see any reason why It shouldn't work, assuming both drives don't have any latent issues (Check SMART status).
Don't you know someone who can lend you a drive?
Don't you know someone who can lend you a drive?
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