backup Qnap to terramaster

[bob]

Hi
We have a Qnap ts-251+ which is currently doing a daily incremental back up to a Qnap ts-212 (the ts-212 runs for about 2.5 hours per day).
Unfortunately the ts-212 has developed a fault where it doesn't turn on at the scheduled time and even occasionally doesn't start with the power button requiring a power disconnect- reconnect to get it to run. We originally had the backup going to a ts-112 which also developed the same problem.

I am looking for a replacement for the ts-212 and saw your review of the Terramaster F2-212, am I correct in thinking the TS-251+ will readily perform incremental backups to the Terramaster F2-212?

Regards,
             Bob

[ed]

Yes, you should be able to use the QNAP TS-251+ to perform incremental backups to the TerraMaster F2-212, but there are a few considerations:

Backup Software Compatibility: The TS-251+ uses QNAP's Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS) to manage backups, which supports a wide range of destinations, including local NAS devices, remote servers, and cloud storage. TerraMaster F2-212 is a standard NAS, and you should be able to set it up as a backup destination using HBS, similar to how your TS-251+ backs up to the TS-212.

Network Connection: Both NAS devices will need to be connected to your network, either via Ethernet (recommended for speed and reliability). The F2-212 supports gigabit Ethernet, so it should handle incremental backups reasonably well, but the speed will depend on your network setup and the workload on both NAS devices.

Backup Method: If you're using incremental backups, as long as both devices support the same file systems and backup methods (which they should), it should work fine. Make sure the backup jobs are properly configured in QNAP’s HBS software to point to the TerraMaster NAS as the backup target.

Reliability and Power Issues: Since you've had issues with your previous NAS (TS-212 and TS-112), it's important to ensure that the TerraMaster F2-212 is reliable in your setup. It generally gets good reviews, but make sure to check any potential firmware or hardware limitations if you need it to run 24/7 without interruptions.

[bob]

Yes, you should be able to use the QNAP TS-251+ to perform incremental backups to the TerraMaster F2-212, but there are a few considerations:

Backup Software Compatibility: The TS-251+ uses QNAP's Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS) to manage backups, which supports a wide range of destinations, including local NAS devices, remote servers, and cloud storage. TerraMaster F2-212 is a standard NAS, and you should be able to set it up as a backup destination using HBS, similar to how your TS-251+ backs up to the TS-212.

Network Connection: Both NAS devices will need to be connected to your network, either via Ethernet (recommended for speed and reliability). The F2-212 supports gigabit Ethernet, so it should handle incremental backups reasonably well, but the speed will depend on your network setup and the workload on both NAS devices.

Backup Method: If you're using incremental backups, as long as both devices support the same file systems and backup methods (which they should), it should work fine. Make sure the backup jobs are properly configured in QNAP’s HBS software to point to the TerraMaster NAS as the backup target.

Reliability and Power Issues: Since you've had issues with your previous NAS (TS-212 and TS-112), it's important to ensure that the TerraMaster F2-212 is reliable in your setup. It generally gets good reviews, but make sure to check any potential firmware or hardware limitations if you need it to run 24/7 without interruptions.

Thanks for the helpful reply, it is appreciated.

Regards
         Bob