Howdy, I was doing a backup update and noticed a directory I didn't like the name of, forgot to change it before starting the back up. So, I stopped the backup and changed the name, which is similar to removing it from the perspective of the backup. I then started the backup command again and noticed it did not delete the old directory name which is no longer on the source. It did however copy the new directory. I had to delete the old directory manually. To test this, I copied a directory with a new name, added "-1" to the end. I updated the backup which added the directory with -1 as expected. When it was done, I deleted the directory with the -1 from the source and ran the command again. It did not delete the directory I removed as expected on the backup/target.
I do this quite often with files and it seems to work as I expect. If I change the name of a file, it removes the file with old name, copies over the file with the new name and moves on. I've done that more times than I care to count. Why is a directory different? Do I need to add a option? This is a example command but most all of them are the same just the source/target directories change. time rsync -auv --progress --delete /home/dale/Desktop/Crypt/Video/* /mnt/10tb/Video/ I've tried removing the -u, adding --force but no change. Basically, if I remove a directory on the source, how do I get it to remove the same on the backup/target? I went through the options on the man page and nothing hit me as a fix. What am I missing? Also, I'm about to order a new hard drive. I checked and my power supply cables do have the 3.3v wire for SATA power connectors. I plan to buy a hard drive, either a 12TB or 14TB. Is there a easy way to know if it has that pin that disables the drive before I buy? Most have pictures of the drives. I guess I could ask them but that would delay my ordering. I tried google. I don't see a list of drive that have or don't have this. After some other searching. I did find some manuals for drives I'm looking at buying. If it lists pin 1 through 3 as 3.3v, is it the old way, works when plugged in? If it says PW DIS or reserved for pin 3, then it is new and will stay off when plugged in? Am I getting this right? Close even? lol Thanks. Dale :-) :-)
