Q: First Time Machine backup to NAS freezes at same point, Console polluted with same errors.
I just configured my LaCie 5big Network2 to act as a Time Machine, however it doesn't back up properly. When I run it it always freezes at 14.70GB/237.71GB, even after deleting the backup and starting anew. I don't know if this is related or not, but the Console is littered with the same error messages (even when Time Machine is not running):
If I stop the backup and start it again, it will get stuck after 7KB. If I delete the backup and start a new one, it will get stuck at 14.70GB again. What could be causing this? The NAS is properly configured and firmware is up to date, drives are operational, and work flawlessly.
My system is a 2015 MBP Retina 15" 16GB/500GB.
Time Machine is a LaCie 5big Network2.
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)
Posted on May 9, 2016 2:48 PM
LaCie may support this but Apple doesn't. the NAS can have it's own propreitary features or a network can introduce issues the software is not designed for.
If you wish to use a NAS for backup you may consider Carbon Copy Cloner as an alternative
for more info on using a 3rd party network drive with time machine see these article
https://www.google.com/?client=safari#q=time+machine+over+network+drive
Posted on May 17, 2016 8:01 AM
