TerraMaster F5-221 NAS Review

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Backup and services

Backup and services

The F5-221 offers many backup solutions. “Backup” is an option that shows up on the desktop. There are 5 options. The first two are related, and are known as 'Rsync.' This, essentially, allows the NAS to act as a backup hub for other TNASs that can access it, and setting it up is fairly simple. Enable it on the NAS, set the port and RSync server name/password, and that's it. Once this is done, you can schedule your NAS to backup to another RSync-enabled device.  The subsequent options might be more recognizable. macOS users will be very pleased to see the inclusion of Time-Machine-capable backups with the F5-221. Simply enable Time Machine, select a backup path and storage quota (and a list of approved users), and then connect your Mac to the same network. Go to Time Machine, and the NAS will be available as a backup point. Please note that you will need to connect to the TNAS as your authenticated user, and not with the user accounts on your Mac. It's easy to see why Terra Master has included this feature. macOS is a favourite platform for the home-based content creator or creative professional, and having safe and reliable network backups of their machines surely gives great peace of mind.


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