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I can log into the OS from my PC just fine with my normal user name and password (sorry I'm guessing that is not what you meant?)

I can access the server fine via IE web and noticed Sickrage has stopped So I tried to SSH in via Putty and here's what happens: It prompts me for a user name and accepts it. It then prompts me for a password, and it then immediately aborts with the message:"Server unexpectedly closed network connection". Tried on 2 different machines Then I tried to FTP in via WinSFC (or whatever it is called!) and that fails for both SFTP and FTP. I checked that there is no conflict with the IP address So I am rather stuck! Any ideas please? Checked on XPen and SSH is still ticked etc as normal All other packages working as normal

Thanks AnthonyS I didn't look at file sizes etc (drives not here yet) but yeah that would've given it away

So if I'm doing a new install can I use update 4 as the pat file or do I need the original one first then update to this?

Very much so, thank you. I'll have 2 drives in there to start with so 2 volumes. Packages will go on the first one which I'll use to d/l to and stream from, hosting plex and couch potato etc Important data and photos will go on volume 2. Now I just need to crack on and order the drives

Sorry - even more basic one! I plan to run Xpen off the usb drive, but do the packages (Plex etc) need to be installed on a hard drive? If so I guess I need a separate OS drive different from my data one(s) or perhaps install them to my streaming drive?

Sorry another question Can I set up individual user folders so that items are backed up into specific places? So from the pc: Kids; wife; me go to separate folder on 1 drive MBP Time Machine goes to its own folder? Probably not a big deal but I thought it might make things easier?

Many thanks for the swift and helpful reply. Re number 3: Currently all my data is stored on a "media" partition of my pc so the aim was to move them off that onto something that can sit on all/most of the time streaming/downloading away so the pc doesn't have to (and to protect (for want of a better word) the machine from this environment as my children use the pc more and more now for homework etc Re 5: aah. I am trying to have a "fresh start" with a new pc and a serverand hence a proper backup strategy. Also dealt a crushing blow knowing I can't backup my data from the Gen8 to a cloud solution such as Backblaze as they won't work on a NAS OS; this reduces another layer of protection for me too (potentially)? I will also plug in an external HDD to back the important stuff to (family pix and home movies)

Hi Just bought a Gen8 which I plan to do the following with: Home Media store/download/stream Backup home machine data (pc - over wired network; and laptops inc Macbook over wifi) From what I have read and seen Xpenology is the way to go. I don't want to set up RAID but will look to have 2 3TB disks - one running the streaming media and one for the critical data (to back up to a USB driver) SO - am I correct in thinking my steps are: 1) Get the correct image for a USB; install it to a USB stick and I can use the internal port and run the OS off this? 2) I need additional apps like Plex and Sickbeard etc for the streaming/download side? 3) Do I need seperate apps to back up the PC (win7) and back up the macbook (time machine) to the server? Also I have read a bit about the fan noise issue in the Gen8. Am I right in thinking I need to go into the Bios and change fan to OS controlled and XPen will manage it. Finally (for now!) if I set it up like this with no RAID, will I be able to take any drive and plug into into a pc (for example) and the data is readable? Thanks for your help!