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Second NAS buying advice - for remote backup - advice on suitability.
Have been using a RN314 as a file server for a small home based business and I keep all of my working files there. I have 4x6TB disks installed using X-Raid - default settings. Every night resync sa...
If you go with an RN424, then I suggest making it the main NAS, and using the RN314 as the backup. You'd move your RN314 disks to the RN424 (both NAS powered down, and preserving the slot order). Then power up.
After that install the new drives into the RN314, and do the initial rsync backup on site.
david_spittle wrote:
Could I cheap out on the disks for this one? I am currently using WD Red Pro.
You can use WD Reds on the backup NAS, but I don't recommend going to desktop drives.
david_spittle wrote:
Would I use RAID on the new NAS too or is that overkill?
It's not overkill, but if cost is an issue you could go with with JBOD (one volume per disk).
Without RAID, then when a disk in the backup NAS fails, you'll need to do a full backup to the replacement drive - which might max out your internet connection for a while.
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