Backup advice

[dizzyfish]

I have just purchased an Asustor AS5304T and a couple of Seagate 12TB Ironwolf drives (Some good advice from @Nazar78). I already own an Asustor AS202TE with a couple of 4TB drives (RAID 1). I plan to migrate the data from my old AS202TE to the new AS5304T. I used to used an external USB3 disk to backup the data on my old AS202TE.

Looking for advice on the best options for backing up the data on the new AS5304T.... maybe purchase a newer bigger external USB disk, or possibly backup to the old AS202TE over my network (my router is a bit rubbish - Virgin Hub 3.0 with 1Gb/s interfaces)

Many thanks - Ian

[Nazar78]

You can transfer your old disks to the new NAS, update its firmware and apps.

Backup strategy is up to you, both external (faster USB3) or LAN based would work.

[dizzyfish]

Thanks - I think I have discounted LAN based backup due to the amount of time it would take due to my router etc.

I could really do with some recommendations for USB3 external disks preferably 10+Tb - anyone got any suggestions for a fast reliable model? (I looked at Seagate firecuda external 16Tb hub and Seagate Expansion 12TB, but wasn't wholy convinced in terms of performance with either of them)

[Nazar78]

Just get the best size you can get, USB3 5Gbps with UASP support. Remember get the USB A type as the 5304T doesn't support USB C. They'll all perform similarly.