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    Backup NAS

    Thanks “Clark”! (gotta love that character) Actually buried somewhere in the beginning of this thread I mentioned that my son gave me an old 2 disc (something like a ds211j) in reality that was my first. I’m not sure where my “overkill” gene came from, or possibly it blossomed out of the old...
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    Backup NAS

    Thanks Guys! Yes, I’m still following things. Adooni, thanks for the reference to the Ubuntu ZFS/ZPool. I’m always interested in seeing how others are solving similar problems. I do agree with L&LD about the need for local storage for your “average” family or individual. I was introduced to...
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    Backup NAS

    L&Ld, degrub and dosborne thanks for reviewing and replying to my post. Very good advice from both supplier and user viewpoints . L&Ld thanks for the link to the switch, always helpful! The reason I went with such a “large” unit was the fact that NASs are marketed as a do all unit. So, if I...
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    Backup NAS

    Hello All! New guy here (please forgive any misconceptions I may have) Just looking for direction in choosing a “backup” NAS. My son gave me a disk station (the other brand and quite old) I went and purchased (2) 12TB WD gold thinking this would take care of my storage issues. Found out the...
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