Reinis

Thanks for the tips, will give another shot at configuring Borg and report back.

Hi, I'm trying to find an optimal solution for backing up my Linux/Mac computers to my Unraid box. Borg/borgmatic seems like a solid option based upon my research. I have Vorta installed on my Linux laptop and happily backing up to BorgBase. Installed Borgmatic on Unraid box, though I am lost on how to configure and initialize the repositories. I'd greatly appreciate any pointers on how to set it up. Also, is Borgmatic a good solution for backing up a PC to Unraid, or it is meant more for backing up the Unraid box shares? Should I go with something like Duplicacy instead? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for answering my initial question - that I can not simply merge 'unassigned drives' into the main data array, they need to be reformatted first. It seems like the newest cryptominig craze is driving SATA expansion card prices through the roof. Seller cancelled my order, so now a used server-grade card looks a better investment. Dell PERC H310 seem like a reasonably priced option that should play well with unRaid.

Yes, my plan is to transfer/backup the data to the older Synology, and backup the most important data to an external HDD. Though about it and you are right, better to wait for the expansion card. So I ordered a used 2-port card while I wait for the 5-port card to arrive. Thanks for your tips, I'm sure I'll have more questions.

No, not yet. I plan to back up the most important information to the external HDD and my laptop. Afterwards, the 2-bay Synology will be used as an automatic daily backup, and the external HDD for manual monthly backups.

I am about to build my first DIY NAS with unRaid. Currently I have a Synogoly DS9018+ with 4 x 6TB drives, another 2-bay Synology (3TB + 4TB drive) and an external 2TB drive. I have also bought 2x 4TB drives to put in the DIY box. My plan is to transfer data out of the DS918 to the other drives. The motherboard has only 4x SATA connectors, a SATA expansion card is on its way, but will take probably a month to arrive. Question is - can I build the NAS with the 2 new drives, transfer data from DS918, take them out for the moment, and build array with the 4x 6TB drives? The 'Unassigned Devices' plug-in seems like the way to go? Would it be possible to then add them (the 2x 4TB drives) to the existing array keeping the data on them, or would the need to be re-formatted? Thanks in advance!