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Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive

Gearmeister
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Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive

I'd like to back up my ReadyNAS 214 and its current contents.  The shares have both Windows and Mac files on them.  I understand that things can go south quickly when formats mistmatch.  So, if i buy a target back up drive, which format should i use?  NTFS, MacOS, some other format?  The goal is if I have a catastrophic failure on the ReadyNas 214, I'd have a back up to the backup.  Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 
Model: RN21400|ReadyNAS 214 Series 4- Bay (Diskless)
Model: RN21400|ReadyNAS 214 Series 4- Bay (Diskless)
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Marc_V
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive

@Gearmeister

 

Welcome to the Community!

 

Since you both have Windows and Mac OS I would go with the FS that you will be able to access on different systems. I think the best option would be to go with NTFS.

 

While it is mainly for Windows, I think Mac OS provides support already. Also, if you can setup a different external for MacOS then that would be best.

 

HTH

 

 

Regards

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StephenB
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Re: Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive

The Mac does have built-in read support for NTFS, so I agree that is the best format for the backups.

 

There are some third party packages that can add write support (Paragon being one).

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Sandshark
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Re: Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive

If your desire is to restore the NAS from the backup, then EXT4 would be best.  But if you may need to get a file directly from the drive to the Windows or Mac system, then NTFS.

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