Q: What's the same point between
Nsync and Rsync?
A:
For Thecus NAS, both Nsync and Rsync are folder-to-folder level synchronization/backup
function. Users can use Nsync/Rsync to backup data to other devices.
Q: What's the difference between Nsync
and Rsync?
A:
Please refer to the following table:
|
Nsync
|
Rsync
|
Backup Target
|
1. Thecus NAS which supports Nsync
2. FTP Server (*1)
|
1. Thecus NAS which supports Rsync Target
2. Any PC/server which supports Rsync protocol
|
Software Source
|
Thecus original application
|
Unix base application
|
Port Used
|
1. To Thecus NAS: TCP 1194
2. To FTP server: TCP 20, 21
|
TCP 873
|
Backup Location
|
Fixed at "nsync" folder in Thecus NAS or FTP server
|
User appoint folder
|
Build VPN connection
|
1. To Thecus NAS: Yes
2. To FTP server: No
|
No
|
*1:
N2200Plus doesn't support this function.
Q: Why can't I find Nsync/Rsync
function in Admin UI?
A:
Not all models support Nsync or Rsync, some models which support Rsync just
only Rsync Module, not in UI. For the Nsync/Rsync support table, please refer
to the following document: http://esupport.thecus.com/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=195
