Can I copy the contents of a RAID type device to iCloud?

I have a Drobo that has about 7-8 TB of files. I’d like to COPY (not delete) those files to the cloud. Can iCloud do that?

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 1:42 PM

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rom.ph

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Oct 18, 2023 2:58 PM in response to breezin

Yes, provided you have enough iCloud space, of course.

You need to use the Finder to do this - mount the Drobo and from within Finder, access iCloud Drive, and drag/copy and drop.

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