LaCie 2big NAS across subnets or same subnet (back-up)

[gilsurf]

I am looking a NAS to act as a back-up for our server based user and group files. We run a Mac Xserve 10.6.8 Server with 4 TB of space for users and groups. I want to back this up to a drive in a building across campus (gigibit network), but keep the NAS hidden from any users.

One thought is to put it on a separate subnet. But then does that cause issues with backing up from our Xserve on a different subnet? Or could I keep it on the same subnet, but turn off all discovery services and use SFTP?

Thoughts on a mac program to do the work? CCC, rsync, SuperDuper, etc.?

And, thoughts on a LaCie NAS vs a Synology or QNAP?

Thanks!
Gil Anspacher, Technology Coordinator
Virgin Islands Montessori School & International Academy

 

[thiggins]

Turning off unneeded services is a good precaution. You could use rsync or FTP with a secure link and strong password. So even if the backup NAS is discovered via port scanning, it will be reasonably secured.

If you have VLAN capability, you could create a private VLAN for the backup NAS and Xserve, while also putting the Xserve and its user clients in another.

 

[gilsurf]

That is so simple... a different VLAN for one port of the Xserve. Thanks! Or at the least, use port 2 on the xserve on a sep subnet. Forgot about that 2nd port.