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kmcmullin
Aspirant
Dec 21, 2015

USB backup knocks ReadyNAS offline

Hi- A couple of weeks ago I updated the firmware on the ReadyNAS. I can run Symantec System Recovery 2013 from my server to the NAS just fine but if I backup files from the NAS to an external hard dr...
ReadyNAS Backup
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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 21, 2015

What model NAS and what firmware is it running?

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    kmcmullin
    Aspirant
    Dec 21, 2015

    it is the RN2120-100NAS and it is the most recent firmware, i think 6.4.1. I can't verfiy the exact number becasuse I can't get online to see it right now but I have been checking everyday for updates and there are none.

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      StephenB
      Guru - Experienced User
      Dec 21, 2015

      How are you backing up to the USB drive?  A web ui backup job, or some other way?

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        kmcmullin
        Aspirant
        Dec 21, 2015

        Yes I believe so. I created the backup from the online admin page from readyNas

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