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Trying to backup my iMac OS Mojave version 10.14.4 to a NAS drive. I have the drive mounted on my iMac but Time Machine returns this error message when I attempt to use it.

"Time Machine can't connect to the backup disk.

The operation couldn't be completed ( OS status error 2.)"

The NAS Drive is an old "Go Flex Home"

Any advice appreciated

iMac 21.5" 4K, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 8, 2019 1:02 PM

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2 replies

den.thed

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May 8, 2019 1:20 PM in response to debraettenberg

rk87 is spot on.

see > Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support

rkaufmann87

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May 8, 2019 1:08 PM in response to debraettenberg

As far as I know Mac OS does not support NAS technology directly, this means in order to get support on Mac OS and NAS integration you should speak to your NAS provider and see if they can support you.

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