#Tips for setting up usb backup install
#Tips for setting up usb backup full
#Tips for setting up usb backup registration
#Tips for setting up usb backup Pc

This can be downloaded for Windows or macOS from here.

Once you have a backup of your Unraid flash device, you will need to use the Unraid USB Flash Creator tool to restore your backup to the new USB flash device.

Once this is done, the previous Flash device is blacklisted and cannot be used with Unraid going forward. IMPORTANT: Replacing your Unraid USB Flash Device transfers the license to a new USB Flash Device.

#Tips for setting up usb backup registration

NOTE: Once you transfer a Trial configuration to a new flash device, you will be unable to start the array until you purchase a valid registration key (Trial keys can only work on the original device to which they were registered).** Perform the same steps in this guide for replacing the flash and when done, purchase a registration key from the Tools > Registration page. If you're currently using a Trial key and you're ready to purchase, you may want to use a better flash drive for your paid key. If you do not know which disks were assigned where, create a post in the forum for further assistance.Ĭhanging a Flash Device Before Purchasing To ensure no data loss after the server is booted, you will need to make sure you assign each disk to the array / cache exactly as it was prior to the failure. The server will then notice a GUID mismatch and offer a Replace Key button on the Tools/Registration page.

#Tips for setting up usb backup install

Simply install Unraid to a new flash drive using the normal process and then either 'Install' your old key file, or equivalently, copy it to the 'config' directory on your USB flash device. In the event that your flash device has failed and you do not have a backup, you can still reconfigure Unraid onto a new flash device and transfer your registration key to that device. If you've done this before and are still having issues with your flash, then replacement is probably necessary. If this operation works, you may want to consider continuing the use of the flash. Using Windows scandisk or Disk Utilities in Mac, you should be able to try to 'repair' the existing flash. Prior to replacing the current flash, it may be worthwhile to shut down your server, remove the flash, and insert it into a Windows or Mac computer. Want to select the best Flash device for Unraid? See this video! In practice, speed is not normally an issue as Unraid runs from RAM once booted, and since they tend to be more reliable, USB2 devices are typically recommended over USB3. Current device too slow or not enough storage.Current device has failed, is lost or broken.There are a number of different reasons for which you may wish to replace your USB flash device running Unraid OS: NOTE: All the information that is specific to your Unraid installation is contained in the config folder on the flash drive.

#Tips for setting up usb backup full

From here you will see the option 'FLASH BACKUP', click this and a full zipped backup of your current flash drive will be downloaded to your Mac or PC.This is done by going to the main tab in the Unraid webGui then clicking on 'Flash'.(It is highly recommended that you always have an up-to-date backup of your Unraid USB flash device.)

In either case, you will first need to have a full backup of your original Unraid OS USB flash boot device. However in the event, this tool doesn't work for you, or you are using a Linux system, then please use the legacy method instead.

#Tips for setting up usb backup Pc

If you are using a PC or Mac, you should use the USB Flash Creator tool for the easiest and most streamlined experience. There are two methods to use for swapping out your USB flash device.

3 What to do if you have no backup and do not know your disk assignments.

2 Notes About Replacing your Registration Key.

1.3 Changing a Flash Device Before Purchasing.

1.1 Why replace your USB Flash boot device?.