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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...
As StephenB says, replacing the disk with the unit off is the easiest route. Wiping the replaced disk (if in the original NAS) will trigger a resync event, that could take anywhere up to 6 hours or more, depending on the size of the disks. Also, a resync will stress the disk, so it's best avoided unless absolutely required.
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