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Max_NAS
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Sep 22, 2020
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RN316 - backup to external USB - EXT4 - Error 0x800700FE

I do occassional backups of folders from my Readynas 316 to an external WD Elements drive attached to the NAS USB port. The drive then accompanies me with my laptop when I'm travelling - so that I h...
  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Sep 22, 2020
    Max_NAS wrote:

     

    I could reformat the external drive and start again with NTFS - is that an option?

     

    Yes.

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Max_NAS
Tutor
Sep 22, 2020

Thanks Stephen - yes, the error only appears when accessing files from the external drive using the volume manager. The actual backup from NAS to attached USB drive is fine.

I vaguely remember following default settings or the optional EXT4 recommended by ReadyNAS when setting it up - and at the time, didn't know the difference between EXT4 and NTFS.

I could reformat the external drive and start again with NTFS - is that an option?

Until then, I would need to keep battling with the workaround I outlined (I only get back to my NAS in a week or so).

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 22, 2020
Max_NAS wrote:

 

I could reformat the external drive and start again with NTFS - is that an option?

 

Yes.

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