dbonde+forum+rsync.lists.samba....@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you. I will try your suggestions. First I will connect the NAS
Ah, you didn't mention NAS ! How is it connected to the computer hosting "A" ? If via network then you've added *another* layer. > directly to the computer (Do you recommend USB2 or 1 Gb Ethernet? Or should I > daisy chain external HD and NAS? Then it would look like this: > > Computer <--FW800--> HD <--USB2--> NAS Highly unlikely to work - the drive won't have a Firewire to USB bridge. Having the two different ports is to allow the drive to be connected to *a* host with either Firewire *OR* USB. > The other option is > > HD <--FW800--> Computer <--USB2 or Ethernet 1000Mbit --> NAS If you use a network connection then you've still got that network layer. If connected via USB, does it appear to the host as "just a drive" ? If so then use that. > I also might have a look at ditto or CpMac. Also consider Carbon Copy Cloner - it has a free trial. -- Please use reply-all for most replies to avoid omitting the mailing list. To unsubscribe or change options: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync Before posting, read: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
