Best way to backup 5TB of data on NAS

Backups to two USB disks (if you can move your data into groups of shares under 4TB) or backing up to another NAS unit would be the way to go. If going down the NAS route it could be a much cheaper NAS if you want to keep using the Pro as primary storage.

Splitting up the folder so I can backup to 2 USB drives is not a viable, long-term solution.

I'm looking at the ReadyNAS RN102 2-Bay NAS which I will strictly for backup of the large, growing movie file. I plan to buy 2 4TB drives to create one 8TB volume.

Do you know how I will be able to Select backup destination from Frontview since this NAS will be on the network and not connected via USB to the ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition?

Thanks

If you assign a static I.P. to the NAS (preferably using your router) you could specify the I.P. address as the hostname. The path would be e.g. "sharename/folder"

Like others, I recommend using NFS for full backups then changing the backup job properties to use Rsync for incrementals, if you are running the backup job on the Pro you would need NFS and Rsync enabled on the share on the backup NAS and vice versa.

mdgm ... very good advice. I'm a bit of a newbie to all this so I'm a bit out of my depth in your suggestion to using "NFS for full backups" and then switching to Rsync for incrementals.

After a full backup on the home network, I was hoping to take the RN102 to my office and connect via internet for incremental updates/backups.

Is that possible?

That is possible. I would recommend using ReadyNAS Replicate or Rsync over SSH if you want to do that.

Thanks. Looking for a step-by-step guide on how to do this: ReadyNAS Replicate or Rsync over SSH. Can you assist by pointing me in the right direction?

This will work in the new RN102, using OS6 and no FrontView?

If the 102 runs the backup job, I think so. See http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/23425/~/how-do-i-configure-advanced-rsync-job-settings-on-my-readynas-os-6-storage

I'm basically in the same boat. I have > 4TB of used space on my ReadyNAS NVX. I would like the least expensive solution possible to have 2 backup sets of my data. One set will be colocated with the NAS and use rsync once a week or so to keep the backup current. The other (hopefully identical solution) will be done every 6 months or so and taken off site for storage. Maybe not the ideal schedule for everyone and every application but should be super conservative for my needs.

-Obviously the simple solution I have been using of a single 4TB external USB drive is no longer viable
-I do not want to have to own 3 NAS devices to meet this goal
-I strongly prefer not to split folders, manage multiple external HDs and the like
-I've tried a two drive bay, hardware RAID0, external drive enclosure but it is not recognized with the full capacity by my NAS (http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=73113)

This is getting a bit complex and frustrating. Sure lots of money will solve the problem immediately. I'm hoping there is another option.

Thanks in advance.