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RN204 "Network Changed" backup errors
I've been getting many errors lately when running Altaro VM Backup to back up my VMs to my RN204. They've been repeats of these: "An unexpected network error occurred." "The specified network nam...
InteXX wrote:
Give me a week for these, and I'll reply back here with the results.I'm afraid I have nothing interesting to report on this one.
When I tried to delete the Altaro backup files—to trigger a new backup from scratch—I ran into problems with the UI locking up during the delete action. I have no idea why this occurred, but nevertheless warning bells went off.
So out of frustration—and a measure of caution, I suppose, as well—I ended up doing a factory default.
Backups have been running fine ever since.
Thanks,
Jeff Bowman
Fairbanks, Alaska
InteXX wrote:
But I'm also hoping to track down parallel error messages across the Altaro and RN logs. Where/how on the RN might I look for these?
Network changes should be shown in kernel.log and system.log.
Normally I'd expect them to be cabling, the switch, or the client NIC.
You try running an extended ping test from a PC to the NAS and see if you see any drops.
InteXX wrote:
Give me a week for these, and I'll reply back here with the results.
I'm afraid I have nothing interesting to report on this one.
When I tried to delete the Altaro backup files—to trigger a new backup from scratch—I ran into problems with the UI locking up during the delete action. I have no idea why this occurred, but nevertheless warning bells went off.
So out of frustration—and a measure of caution, I suppose, as well—I ended up doing a factory default.
Backups have been running fine ever since.
Thanks,
Jeff Bowman
Fairbanks, Alaska
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