HDX 1GB drive backup function

Posted by: Skysector on 18 November 2010

Dear all,
the HDX with two drives has a built in backup function for having the data on both drives. In case i will switch to the one disk one GB drive solution what will happen to this backup function?. Best for me would be the possibility to have a "real" backup function that allows me to use my already existing NAS as the backupsystem.

Posted on: 18 November 2010 by Klout10

First, I believe it's not possible to convert an HDX with two harddrives to the single 1 TB drive. Second: regarding the backup function, I believe that you've already answered your own question. You have to take care of a backup yourself on e.g. a NAS.

Since you already have a NAS, it would be better to let your HDX be converted to the SSD version IMO.

Regards,
Michel

Posted on: 18 November 2010 by Harry

As above. The 1TB version makes NAS necessary for back up, as the SSD makes NAS necessary for storage, playback and back up. I welcome the moves towards the option getting music and/or a back up moved out of the HDX.

Posted on: 24 November 2010 by Skysector

I am still struggling with making a backup to my nas. i am using acronis true image home 2011. I created a backup directory for my hdx on the nas. I added my naim hdx drive as mentioned in the user manual to my windows explorer. By clicking on this share i got the message " no access". When using the backup software i receive the message "...failed". What do i have to do to get access for backing up my hdx?

AS

Posted on: 24 November 2010 by David Dever

The Music Store MUSIC sharepoint on the HDX is read-only; if your backup utility requires write access to the volumes it services, you're out of luck.

Posted on: 24 November 2010 by Skysector

Any recommendation regarding backup software (maybe freeware) which will not require write access?

Even if a directory is read-only i should be able to see the files - or am i wrong?