NAS Backup
What is the cheapest way of backing up my 11TB of data on my NAS?
Asustor Nimbustor AS5304T (3x10TB RAID 5)
There are three options there. Backing up to the cloud, USB drive or cheap secondary NAS.
Cloud storage will cost $660/year
Home: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9rgr
Business: https://www.backblaze.com/business-backup.html#af9rgr
Comparison with other service providers: https://www.backblaze.com/best-online-backup-service.html#af9rgr
External 12TB drive will cost a one-off payment of around $200-$260 UK USA
Or set up automated backups to your basement or friends house using a cheap Synolo9gy NAS. (If your friend has a NAS already you can back up to each other NAS).
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shucking an external hard drive is a popular option.
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Thank you for this article about backing up a NAS. Can you give more info on which is better between these 2 options ..USB drive or cheap secondary NAS. I have a QNAP
USB drive will be 5 times faster. But the advantage of second NAS (even cheapest one) allow remote backups over the internet. In case of burglary, fire etc.