little update:
discovered that my 14T HDD is not bit locked - so whew!. Now it is really just getting stuff moved (outlook the largest data file) to the online platform and the task of getting transferred is pretty well under control.
Getting the apps etc reset within the Mac environment will be a structure as you go.
As to long term large storage - I am thinking of investing in an SSD type array. I will what and see before I go too hog wild.
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I suppose it depends on your access needs. For archiving, I don’t see much point in using SDDs, there’s a reason archival storage used to be (probably still is in places) done with tape. In my case, since file transfers and backups to my local NAS are via WiFi, HDDs are plenty fast. I did switch from HDDs to SSDs for the backups I transport offsite, that’s been nice since I need to connect the drive to 5 Macs for the weekly backups, and what took 20-30 min with an HDD takes <5 with an SSD.Originally Posted by Busted Knuckles
I’ve used both QNAP and Synology 2-bay NASs at home. The QNAP was a PITA – it worked great except that firmware updates would occasionally brick it; QNAP replaced it once, the second time I tossed it and got the Synology and that has been great. Easy to set up for Time Machine backups, one volume for the RAID1 array with separate folders for each of the TM backups (with a quota appropriate for each Mac’s internal storage) and a general folder (each ‘folder’ on the volume is seen as a distinct mountable drive).
I highly recommend setting up a TM backup – with SSDs, when you delete a file and empty the trash, the data are just gone (unlike an HDD where deleted files could often be recovered). A TM backup runs hourly in the background and protects you not only from a drive or Mac failure, but also from your own mistakes.
B&H charged my card for the R1 early this morning, so I expect I will have it tomorrow or Friday.
Next decision is whether to keep or sell the R3.
I am seeing shipped in my account as well. The main issue is I am traveling right now so no one is home to receive it!
I’ll be back Friday night.
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You probably know this, Brant, but if you have a FedEx account you might be able to request a hold before they attempt delivery. B&H may have prevented the option, though. It will require a signature, but I find that depends on the driver. I occasionally have Macs shipped to my house that I order for new employees, they use UPS and some drivers will ring the bell and wait for a signature, others just leave it (benefits of a safe neighborhood, though really that's a bit dubious anywhere).
Our usual FedEx driver is even more lax, he usually even leaves our wine club shipment by our garage door and that violates both FedEx policy and MA state law (which is printed right on the box)...but it's a lot more convenient for us. I suspect the same will happen with the R1, but fortunately today was my one in-office day for the week, so I'll be home tomorrow just in case.
Safe travels and enjoy the R1 when you get it in your hands!
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