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    QNAP/NAS Will Not Launch FCP

    I recently swapped my drives and SSD into a brand new QNAP (TVS-872XT). The previous QNAP failed and would not power up. After transferring the SSDs I installed the firmware (4.5.4.1892), rebooted, and then installed all eight drives. Every program works with the exception of Final Cut Pro. If I...
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    QNAP Firmware Update and Thunderbolt 3 (TB3)

    If you are using a QNAP via TB3 and plan to update to Firmware Version 5.0.0.1828, please be aware there is a bug. QNAP is aware of it. Unfortunately, the tech support person I spoke to, prior to updrading to V5.0 did not inform me of the bug. When I called back, a different support person told...
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    NAS vs. Mac server: Functionality test/differences

    Hello! What are the benefits and differences between using a NAS vs. a Mac server? I was recently listening to Todd Olthoff and the MPU podcast where they talk about NAS and a Mac server, and much of what they described was similar. What the benefits of each, which one did you opt for and why?
  4. halloleo

    Time Machine to a NAS stuck on "Backed Up: XXX GB" just before it finishes

    I try my first backup to my (Synology) NAS. I have created a SMB share as Synology recomends for Time Machine backups. My MacBook running Catalina started the backup perfectly and 15 hours later it has copied all data, but now it is stuck on "Backed Up: XXX GB" (see attached screenshot)...
    • halloleo
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    • inprogress nas time machine backup
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  5. halloleo

    Best way to store bootable machine copies on a NAS: Sparse bundle, sparse image or fixed disk image

    I bought a shiny new Synology NASwith plenty of space. I also have quit a few old pysical external hard drives with bootable macOS system copies: I always make a copy of my system which I store away when I upgrade my macOS version. So I have Leopard, Lion, Mavericks and El Capitan drives...
    • halloleo
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    • bootable backup disk images nas sparse image
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Networking
  6. purdnost

    iCloud Photo Storage - Would This Work?

    I want a place to store all of my wife’s and my photos and videos from the last several years. Currently, everything is on a portable hard drive, but we don’t have a way to access the content on the fly. I’m also worried about data corruption and drive failure. I’m not sure I want NAS because...
    • purdnost
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    • cloud family icloud library media nas shared storage
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Photography
  7. gow75

    time machine with Qnap NAS - 8 bay - proper backup

    Hello, i have 3 client MAC computers were they are using a Qnap NAS to backup with time machine. however one of the users thinks it is a good idea to backup all 3 of their mac computers to one backup using time machine. the users want real time restore with time machine. my question is what is a...
    • gow75
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    • mac nas qnap time machine backup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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    Multiple RAIDS (all of a sudden) running extremely slow, at work, and at home.

    I have been using a QNAP NAS 6-bay setup at work for the past 2 years with R/W speeds upwards of 1.4GB/Sec (thanks to 2TB cache and 32GB Ram in the NAS). Until about a month ago those speeds were constant. Now, all of a sudden, I'm hitting 100MB/sec with absolutely no changes to my setup...
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    Best Plex Server for 6+ Simultaneous HD Streamers? Synology 1520+? Mac Mini M1? QNAP?

    Hi there. First post, so go gentle. The current equipment: Currently, I have a Plex Server (PMS) set up on an old 2012 Macbook Pro (2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor). I recently upgraded its memory to 16 GB. Its only job right now is acting as a Plex server. We bought it used for $250...
    • whiskeyriver
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    • mac mini mac mini m1 nas plex plex server qnap synology synology nas
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    Can’t delete files via programs on NAS

    I'm on a Mac mini M1 with Big Sur and working with 2 different Audio programs - reaper and logic. Both programs have the same problem - I can’t delete files within the program. I need to do this to clean out a project with files. I’ve tried using a a wired network to a Synology NAS and a Qnap...
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    Networked storage options that play nice with iCloud and Time Machine?

    Really seeking guidance from the experienced heads on here. Converting literally thousands of priceless film negatives into digital format that the family matriarch took over a quite extraordinary lifetime (each converted image is just under 200mb per image). Similarly, there are some amazing...
    • Riptide#62
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    • cloud storage nas networked storage storage
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Networking
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    Mac mini as a server AND media player

    Hi! I'm in need of file server for some time now. My WD Live is slowly dying and I'm looking for a replacement. Mainly I'd need it to: - storing files - storing TimeMachine backups - hosting VPN server - hosting HomeBridge - whatever comes to my mind in the future :D I consider a Synology NAS...
  13. mayuka

    MP 1,1-5,1 Use Mac Pro as NAS/RAID with more than 8 hard drives?

    Hi all, I'm in need of a NAS with large capacity and redundancy (RAID) but I have limited money and want to upgrade it over the next few years. Per year I will produce 12-16 TB of data which I need to save securely somehow. First of all I considered a full-blown NAS. But they are too expensive...
    • mayuka
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    • eight hard drives mac pro (2009) mac pro (2010) mac pro (2012) nas openzfs raid software raid zfs
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Mac Pro
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    sphereSaver - an auto Filesaver for Office, iWork and Adobe that works with NAS

    Hello MacRumors I am the Developer of sphereSaver which is an auto Filesaver for Office, iWork and Adobe. Yes it works even with your NAS. How it works? It looks into your Applications folder and already knows what you have installed and will grey out non active application, then you can...
    • SphereCyber
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    • adobe illustrator adobe photoshop auto saving file server filesaver help saving iwork nas office 365 software
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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    Alternative to NAS for TB3 dock desktop setup

    Here’s the thing I have a home desktop setup that is based on a Caldigit TS3+ dock where I connect my MB Pro. I have a number of accessories installed on the TS3+ but my main problem is how to work comfortably with external hard drives that are attached to the TS3+ directly. evidently they...
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    Budget storage solutions for video content creation?

    Question for video creators, what are the budget storage solutions and work flow you use? I have a MacBook Pro with Adobe Premier Pro (I know; I need photoshop and don't want to shell out extra for Final cut). I have been storing all the files on the laptop. It comes a time I need to find a...
    • terry.mac
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    • adobe premiere external storage final cut nas storage device video
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Digital Video
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    iPhone 12/Pro Owners: How Are You Watching Your Dolby Vision Videos on Your TV?

    Hey guys! With this being the home theatre subforum, I’m sure some of you have set up or will set up a system to watch your iPhone videos on your HDR TV. I currently have a windows machine set up as a server, which syncs to google drive, and I have the choice of streaming locally or from...
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    Mac mini file server - need help

    I have a 2020 Mac mini with 10gbe upgrade and 32gb ram. Im currently using it as a pseudo file server running Mac OS server. Its doing a reasonably solid job for my use case. I have 2x 1tb NVMe SSD via thunderbolt 3 that my wife and I are using as Time Machine backups for our respective...
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    Need for NAS at home

    Curious to know what Mac users use for external storage in general for home use? I currently have a 2012 MBP and waiting for Apple to release the new Apple silicon before I buy. I also have an original Drobo connected to my Mac via FireWire that’s been great over the years. Unfortunately when I...
  20. atefsh

    iCloud storage downgrade

    Hi MacRumors, I've using 2 TB iCloud storage for quite a while, and I planning to downgrade it to the Free plan (the 5 gb not enough plan). However, I bought a NAS with storage that exceeded 2 TB storage apple offer, and I want to backup every single file from the iCloud storage to the NAS...
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