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TerraMaster NAS setup & use with Apple MAC Ventura OS - Enquiries - 12-17-2022
HELP! I just purchased the NAS & I need information for how best to set it up for TimeMachine, additional network storage, etc... with an M1 iMac with Ventura OS
1) Is there a resource for Apple Users to know the best way to set this NAS up i.e. to get answers to choice of formatting (RAID, APFS, ext4, btrfs)?
I stumbled thru the TerraMaster setup & feel I need to reinitialize the NAS & start over... The Apple Finder application doesn't appear to work with the NAS as it does with other external hard drives, USB, etc
2) How can I do a fresh start of the NAS install & set up to optimize its functionality with an Apple iMac using the Ventura OS?
Thanks in advance for your help!
RE: TerraMaster NAS setup & use with Apple MAC Ventura OS - ed - 12-22-2022
Choosing a RAID and file system is an individual choice. All of them support time machine. RAID5 + EXT4 is the most popular choice.
When mapping a shared folder on your MAC, SMB format is the most popular. But if you prefer MAC standards AFP mode is the native protocol.
I have made a manual for you here https://nascompares.com/answer/how-to-set-up-terramaster-time-machine-backup/
I hope this helps.