[Annoucement] QNAP x WD Special Giveaway | World Backup Day 2025 ─ Share Your Backup Story and Win the Prize! (Closed)

grouillier · March 24, 2025, 7:44am

Every storage device - even QNAPs - can and likely eventually will fail. QNAP acknowledges this, and advises you to back up your primary NAS to some other storage device, e.g., another NAS or a cloud account.

So, backing up to an external drive is a good first step. And of course, you have your files on your computer, so they are in at least 2 places. Ideally though, you would back up you external drive to some other storage device, perhaps a cloud account if you have one. I have a cloud account, but it is not large enough to hold all my files, so I only back up critical files there - mostly my financial records. I also have a 2nd QNAP NAS at home, to which I back up most of my other files from my primary QNAP NAS.

Lucas2025 · March 24, 2025, 2:08pm

Starts with TS-453Mini, my journey of NAS.
I compared with Synology and QNAP for price, function and convenience, obviously QNAP won.
I often backup my movies, TV serial, animation and documentary, by RAID0. What’s sad to me was the NAS was down and two out of three of my Seagate IceWolf 4T harddisk malfunction and I do not why, I call QNAP service and tried to save the data, the tech service engineer support to put QNAP back on line by using Putty, but the data was lost anyway, then I learned my lesson that RAID1 is always the better choice if you only got 4 bays.
It’s a sad story, but now I used one SSD, two HDD built in RAID1, it’s safe now.

tryan1211 · March 24, 2025, 10:57pm

I just recently got a QNap NAS for my home. I have one at work that has been great. I also have a WD NAS at home. I am looking forward to exploring the apps and streaming options my new QNap NAS provides.

Renald · March 24, 2025, 11:30pm

Hello,
Every QNAP I’ve owned is still in working condition. They’ve all had their RAM upgraded to the maximum allowable, and each one has a QDA-A2AR adapter either for the system or for caching, depending on the model .
They are all equipped with WD Red Pro drives (SSD/HDD, never disappointed), except for the TS-251, which has a special NAS Seagate ST4000 HDD with ten years ago (which I should probably replace with a WD soon).

Over the years, I’ve increased my backup capacity by upgrading my devices.

My first QNAP was a TS-251, which I now use as a service for my in-laws, who have minimal resource needs, and as a mini-backup for my critical personal data, located 10 km away.

My second was a TS-253A, which now serves as a LAN backup at home every week for some datas (boot sheduled).

I have a TS-653D with a QM2-2S 220A card and a TR-004, which acts as a complete online backup and service redundancy in case of issues, stored at a parent’s house 25 km away. My TS-653D is in constant synchronization, while the TR-004 is powered on via a smart plug manually from time to time to maintain an up-to-date online backup and a reasonably recent offline backup.

Finally, my latest and most complete service unit is a TS-1655, equipped with a QXG-10G1T, QM2-2P-344 card in addition to a GeForce RTX 3050 and a Coral TPU USB. Similarly, this one has a TR-004 connected via a smart plug for a manual monthly backup.

I go a bit beyond the 3-2-1 backup strategy, but at least I can host multiple people in my circle while ensuring reliable backups through direct and scheduled synchronisations. Some family’s photos are from 1960’ / 1970’ and need to be backup efficiently for us.

Piudeferro · March 24, 2025, 11:42pm

I have had a QNAP TS-431XeU for 2 years which replaces a WD MyCloud EX. I use it for backups, photos and family videos with access of 6 users, saving documentation and financial statements, also for the synchronisation of files between different computers with different operating systems. I am very happy with the equipment for the ease of use and small size for rack. With a WD Network ssd for system and apps, and 3hddx4Tb WD Network for files. Complete it with 16 Gb in MyQnap cloud Storage for backup of critical documents and in WD MyCloud with 3 Tb for backup of photos and videos; all using HBS3.

BDemir · March 25, 2025, 12:53pm

Merhaba;
QNAP ile ilk tanışmam 14.12.2010 tarihinde TS-239 Pro II (2 Adet WD20EARX-008FB0 bağladım) ile oldu. Kullanmaya başladığımda alışkanlıklarım değişti. Verilerim kaybolma endişesinden kurtulmuş oldu. Hatta Şifreleme Virüsü bulaştığında günlük yedek aldığımdan zarar görmedim. Hatta aldıktan 3 yıl sonra önce 1.HDD 6 ay sonra da 2.HDD bozulmasına rağmen yeni HDD’ ler takarak 2-3 saat içinde kayıpsız olarak kullanmaya devam ettim. 2014’ te arkadaşıma tavsiye ederek TS-269 Pro (2 Adet WD20EARS-00MVWB0 taktım) aldırdım. Beraberinde WD My Passport 2TB ile ekstra yedek aldırarak güvenliği artırmış oldu. 2010’ da aldığım TS-239 Pro II tüm yedeklerim için yeterliydi ama Güvenlik Kameralarının kayıtlarının Server üzerinden kayıdı için 2015’ te TS-451 alıp 4 Adet 4TB WD4001FFSX-68JNUN0 ile LUN yaparak kullanmaya başladım ve çok memnun kaldım. Bu memnuniyet çevremde de artınca 2018’ de bir arkadaşıma daha (TS-253A (2 Adet WD20EARS-00MVWB0) ve WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB) alması konusunda yardımcı oldum. Son olarak 2019’ da TS-328 aldım ve 2 Adet 6TB HDD ile (WD60EFRX-68L0BN1) 12TB alan kazanmış oldum.
QNAP ile WD My Passport’ u birlikte kullanıp günlük Yedek alındığında NAS Cihazının Geri Dönüşüm Kutusundan bile silinmiş olan dosyaları günlük yedekler sayesinde kısa sürede geri alabiliyorum. Çoğu Yedekleme Sisteminde farklı senaryolar olduğundan verileri geri almak çok zaman kaybına neden oluyor yada bazen eksiklikler de olabiliyor.
Sonuç olarak 14 yıldan fazla zamandır veri kaybı yaşatmadığı için QNAP ve WD’ ye teşekkür ederim.

Lütfen düzenli yedek almayı unutmayınız!

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Hello;
My first encounter with QNAP was on 14.12.2010 with TS-239 Pro II (I connected 2 WD20EARX-008FB0). When I started using it, my habits changed. My data was relieved of the worry of losing it. In fact, since I was taking daily backups when I was infected with the Encryption Virus, I did not suffer any damage. In fact, 3 years after I bought it, first the 1st HDD and then the 2nd HDD were corrupted, but I continued to use it without loss within 2-3 hours by installing new HDDs. In 2014, I recommended it to my friend and had him buy TS-269 Pro (I connected 2 WD20EARS-00MVWB0). It increased security by providing extra backup with WD My Passport 2TB. The TS-239 Pro II I bought in 2010 was enough for all my backups, but I bought a TS-451 in 2015 to record the recordings of security cameras via the server and started using it as a LUN with 4 x 4TB WD4001FFSX-68JNUN0, and I was very pleased. When this satisfaction increased in my circle, I helped a friend buy another TS-253A (2 x WD20EARS-00MVWB0) and WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB) in 2018. Finally, I bought a TS-328 in 2019 and gained 12TB space with 2 x 6TB HDDs (WD60EFRX-68L0BN1). When I use QNAP and WD My Passport together and take daily backups, I can quickly get back files that have been deleted even from the Recycle Bin of the NAS Device. Since most backup systems have different scenarios, getting the data back can be a waste of time or sometimes missing.

In conclusion, I would like to thank QNAP and WD for not losing data for more than 14 years.

Please do not forget to make regular backups!

grodgers · March 25, 2025, 1:23pm

I currently have two QNAP TS-h1290FX units deployed at home, configured as a primary and secondary system. Nightly HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync tasks run between them, and the secondary unit performs a weekly offline backup to a large SATA drive in an external dock. This setup provides me with a solid 3-2-1 backup strategy.

While traveling in Europe last September for my 20th wedding anniversary, my wife and I regularly used the Qfile Pro application to sync our iPhone photos back to our primary QNAP via VPN. We did this every few days throughout our five-week trip. Unfortunately, on the last day of our journey in Rome, my wife’s phone was stolen. Thankfully, all her precious memories were safely backed up to our QNAPs.

Although iCloud offers backup services, why pay for it when QNAP provides such a reliable solution? As a long-time QNAP customer, I’m now on my fifth model and have never looked back. Thanks, QNAP!

zasx · March 25, 2025, 9:37pm

The rain hammered against my apartment window, a fitting soundtrack to my mounting frustration. My laptop—my faithful partner through years of projects and memories—had met its untimely end. A blue screen of death followed by the dreaded mechanical clicking confirmed my worst fear: hard drive failure. Just like that, years of photos, music, and writing projects had vanished into the void.

Panic surged through me. For months, I had been meaning to set up a proper backup system, always procrastinating with the comforting lie, “I’ll do it tomorrow.” But “tomorrow” had arrived, carrying the reality of a digital wasteland.

Then, salvation dawned on me: my QNAP TS-251D, purchased on a whim to centralize my movies and music. Outfitted with two WD Red Plus drives in a RAID 1 mirror setup, it was my peace-of-mind project. I’d even half-heartedly dragged some important folders onto it, convincing myself that “it’s better than nothing.”

Now, “better than nothing” was my lifeline.

I rushed to my desk, heart pounding, and plugged in the QNAP. The familiar hum of the WD Red Plus drives, usually a soothing lullaby, now roared like a digital symphony. My trembling fingers navigated the QTS interface as hope flickered like a dying candle.

In my shared folders, I found them—my photos, music, and writing projects, all intact. The WD Red Plus drives, engineered for relentless 24/7 NAS operation, had quietly mirrored my data. The RAID 1 redundancy had turned catastrophe into salvation.

Relief flooded me, intense enough to spark laughter. Those unassuming WD Red Plus drives, those silent guardians of my data, had become my heroes.

I opened QNAP’s File Station and began transferring files to a new external WD My Passport drive. The process was swift—a testament to the QNAP’s efficiency and the WD Red Plus drives’ impressive performance.

As the progress bar crawled forward, I made a vow: no more procrastination. I launched QNAP’s Hybrid Backup Sync (HBS 3) and set up scheduled backups to the WD My Passport, ensuring both local and network redundancy.

Outside, the rain had stopped. Sunlight peeked through the clouds, bathing my apartment in a hopeful glow. A calm replaced the turmoil of hours past. My digital life was safe, preserved by the reliability of the QNAP and those steadfast WD Red Plus drives. They were more than storage devices; they were my digital sentinels—a reminder of the importance of proactive backups.

From that day forward, I knew my memories and my work would remain secure in their care.

Cdnconsultant · March 25, 2025, 10:00pm

Peace of Mind!

I am an independent software developer - so keeping my source code backed up and secure is VERY important to me. Along with other documents/files that keep my business running. To that end - I have two small USB drives (2TB) that I use to backup everything, when I leave my office. However, this is not practical all the time. And if I leave the office without them - my stress levels rise.

I also have a QNAP device that I backup my development machines to - and that is great. BUT, what happens if my office burns down? What happens if the computers are stolen? I lose everything.

A few months ago - QNAP came out with their cloud backup system, with very reasonable pricing. I investigated it - and came to the conclusion that this was my perfect solution! I purchased a 1TB cloud storage agreement and was able to setup my QNAP NAS to automatically upload certain directories to this Cloud backup solution. So - I have my automated backup to certain directories on my local QNAP server as I always have - but now I have configured the HBS 3 - Hybrid Backup Sync application on my QNAP server to automatically backup these directories whenever anything changes on them. So - just by backing up my local development machines to the local QNAP NAS server - it automatically backs that up to my cloud storage as well!!
Total Peace of Mind!!

Why I love this system:

It is encrypted so my source code is safe
It is reasonably priced - so even a small shop can afford it
It is automated, so I don’t have to worry about whether I have a backup uploaded off site or not!
It is a fast connection so the 700gb of backup completes very quickly compared to many other cloud backup solutions!! (This was important to me - and QNAPs solution is very fast!)
It was VERY easy to setup and configure. The applications on the QNAP server were easy to use!
It has offered me peace of mind about securing my company’s source code and important documents. I can leave my office without worrying!

Secure - Fast - Easy to Setup and Use - Automated - Good Pricing
What is not to love about this Service??

Hossen · March 25, 2025, 10:10pm

After several years of using the QNAP TS-569 Pro as my primary network-attached storage solution, I’ve found it to be a robust and versatile workhorse, though not without a few limitations tied to its age. As a 5-bay NAS released over a decade ago, it’s served me well for home media storage, backups, and light business use.

yaright · March 25, 2025, 10:17pm

Having invested in a TS-653D and populated it with 18TB drives, I began the crucial process of backing up my photos, videos, and important documents. This setup has proven reliable, although in hindsight, I regret not configuring a RAID array from the start. To improve performance, I unofficially upgraded the RAM to 16GB, which noticeably enhanced its responsiveness. Looking ahead, my near-term goals include migrating to a more powerful NAS, implementing a RAID configuration with 26TB or larger drives. My current TS-653D system will then be repurposed as a valuable secondary backup, ensuring comprehensive data protection. Congrads to whomever wins.

Jay · March 25, 2025, 10:37pm

As a product manager handling software development projects, data security and accessibility are critical for my work. I rely on a QNAP NAS to back up my business documents, source code repositories, and even personal files like family photos and videos.

One of my most memorable experiences with QNAP was when a hard drive on my workstation suddenly failed. Thankfully, I had QNAP Hybrid Backup Sync set up to back up everything daily. Within minutes, I restored my critical project files, avoiding what could have been a massive setback.

QNAP’s remote access features have also been a lifesaver. Once, while traveling, I urgently needed an important contract that was stored on my NAS. Using QNAP’s myQNAPcloud, I accessed the file from my phone and sent it immediately—saving me from delaying a business deal.

Whether it’s protecting irreplaceable family memories or ensuring my business operations run smoothly, QNAP has been an invaluable solution for backup, recovery, and accessibility.

Madbad · March 26, 2025, 12:12am

I have a 231 and a 659pro 231 backups my home computers and the 649 for my photos and multimedia. Best purchases i ever made. Love your products.

Zendigital · March 26, 2025, 3:43am

Couple of years ago due to a misconfiguration (SSD cache was configured with a singe SSD with write-back) and SSD cache drive failure the stored data and the system also got corrupted. There was cloud backup configured so we had the data but in HBS format and encrypted. The NAS wasn’t boot so I couldn’t restore the data with regular way. I’ve reinstalled it and tried to recover the backup files unsuccessfully. In may desperation I turned to the support and community forums and find a way to recover the data via Linux command line as HBS used standard methods to pack, compress and encrypt the backup files. So after a couple days of panic the case had a happy ending. Conlusions: SSD cache read only and/or in RAID1. Do not cache system partition!

Mohamed · March 26, 2025, 4:28am

“A Lesson in the Storm: How QNAP Helped Me Save a Future”

Three years ago, a devastating thunderstorm hit our area. I was away on business while my small IT consulting firm’s server room was knocked offline due to a sudden power surge. All the work we had done for a new municipal client—blueprints, contracts, and critical analytics—seemed to vanish in a flash. I felt helpless.

But that’s when QNAP changed the story.

Thanks to our QNAP NAS setup running Hybrid Backup Sync with offsite replication via myQNAPcloud and a backup routine I almost didn’t set up (thanks to a late-night YouTube rabbit hole on QNAP features!), I was able to access everything remotely. I restored our systems from a hotel room using my laptop and hotspot. The client never knew there was a disaster behind the scenes.

That incident became the heartbeat of our company’s new motto: “Preparedness isn’t paranoia—it’s peace of mind.”

Now, every new client we onboard gets a custom backup plan powered by QNAP solutions. That one storm didn’t just test our resilience—it turned us into backup evangelists for our entire community.

Thank you, QNAP and WD, for not just protecting data—but helping protect dreams.

Would you like me to tailor it further to highlight specific QNAP models, software, or your own company name?

sazrulzack · March 26, 2025, 4:28am

I have been using QNAP NAS TS230 since 31 Mar 2023. This is my first NAS until now. The beginning of my interest in using it was because the storage on Google Drive was often full and it interfered with daily tasks. After some research, I decided to use NAS because it is independent and owned by myself and not by Google . Honestly, for new NAS users, the software interfaces is a bit challenging, probably because QNAP is more towards producing industry standard products. The last challenge is deciding between the two biggest pioneers of the best NAS and finally QNAP is the brand of choice due to its advantage of focusing on industry standard products that provide a variety of functions and security. QNAP is the best!