Is the correct backup for multi computers
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If your question is can you backup multiple computers on the Buffalo HD, yes you can. The Buffalos USB 3 connection coupled with the internal cache make it a good backup source. I am using Acronis image software and am backing up several computers. The Buffalo is fast and reliable. I recommend it.
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Still usb- Hard to do with many computers. You really need a NAS for that. The drive is fast and just what I expected.
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Depends on what youre trying to store. Typically, for normal/average use, then it should be fine for quite some time. A full computer backup, without any files, is about 13GB of space.I purchased the 2TB...the bigger the better. But, I store a lot of movies, TV shows, and music.
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I purchased two in Oct 2013 and use them on alternate months to back up 100 GB of files. One is for the even numbered months the other for odd numbered months. So I have used each at least 6 times. I have had no issues.
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I really don't know. I use only one external HD plugged on this device to make backups.
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I think you will see in the user product reviews that the automatic backup software is clunky. I suggest trying the freeware Leo-Backup. http://www.leo-backup.com/
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Yes. You can specify which folders to be backed up, the type and frequency to be used.
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Yes and I think there is even a version for 5 computers as well. I had it on 3 of mine, got a new PC, uninstalled off &#65279;the old PC and installed it on &#65279;the new PC in under 5 minutes with no problems.
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Yes. That's what I use them for. I have 3 of these with 4 TB Backup Plus drives.
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You can program the unit with the supplied software or through the Gui via web browser.. I currently have 2 servers backing up to this unit. You can have it setup to backup 2 computers on there own hard drive. Or do what I did and let them backup on the same hard drive but using there own folders. then you can create a internal backup to the unit where it will archive all backups onto the other hard drive. Otherwise setup the raid in the Gui and the hard drives will always back each other up. there's so many different options you can do with this unit. Its well worth it.
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This drive burnt out on me, so I'm not able to speak from personal experience about it's ability to store multiple backups. I assume that it can house multiple back-ups as long as there is enough space however I CANNOT recommend it's reliability as a harddrive.
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Regarding use of multiple sized drives; you should not only use the same size, but the same brand and model if possible to avoid issues. The only configuration that this doesn't apply/mean as much to could be JBOD (Basically just one big data dump w/no redundancy). Data gone is gone:)
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I agree with C. Perry. This is an ideal solution for small businesses. And like Perry, I've just gotten into streaming music and videos, and the CPU power is definitely not a problem. You might consider the merit of adding a 2nd 1Tb harddrive so you can have redundant data (for the shared folders, not for the backup database -- the backup database doesn't copy to the 2nd drive). Now, all my shared folders are automatically copied onto a 2nd harddrive, so if I experience a single hard drive failure, I'm still okay. I'd suggest not installing any apps on the server, though -- the less you install, the better. I agree with C. Perry. This is an ideal solution for small businesses. And like Perry, I've just gotten into streaming music and videos, and the CPU power is definitely not a problem. You might consider the merit of adding a 2nd 1Tb harddrive so you can have redundant data (for the shared folders, not for the backup database -- the backup database doesn't copy to the 2nd drive). Now, all my shared folders are automatically copied onto a 2nd harddrive, so if I experience a single hard drive failure, I'm still okay. I'd suggest not installing any apps on the server, though -- the less you... » Read More I agree with C. Perry. This is an ideal solution for small businesses. And like Perry, I've just gotten into streaming music and videos, and the CPU power is definitely not a problem. You might consider the merit of adding a 2nd 1Tb harddrive so you can have redundant data (for the shared folders, not for the backup database -- the backup database doesn't copy to the 2nd drive). Now, all my shared folders are automatically copied onto a 2nd harddrive, so if I experience a single hard drive failure, I'm still okay. I'd suggest not installing any apps on the server, though -- the less you install, the better. « Show Less
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ABSOLUTELY. I have been using a pair of 3TB, a pair of 4T and a pair of 1 TB seagates for some time with no problems. I do not use any of their special back-up software. (KIK, Ph.D.)
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I understand that you can, in theory, but have read experts who advise against it. I use mine to back up Macs (which it does perfectly), but have a separate arrangement for PCs.
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When you plug it to the each computer, and perform the backup you can rename each backup according to its PC. And how do you backup a system. Go to start control panel backup and restore and follow the instructions. Hope that helps
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Yes, according to the company. I asked this question myself. I have backed up three computers, VERY easy. Since I have not had a failure or need to try, I cannot answer 100%.
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When formatted the total storage is about 1.71 TB so if both if the total data required for the backups is less then yes. If its not then no.