Post by: Highmac on March 22, 2009, 10:33:31 AM
Just got a 1TB d2 Quadra EHD to go with the G5 iMac (connecting by Firewire 400);
Using the Silverkeeper V2 Setup Assistant for backup, but it seems to want to format the new drive before I can choose it as the target destination. I've already started using the disc for storage (though there's only 15GB on it), so obviously don't want to do that if it can be avoided. However, looking through the help files it appears formatting and partitioning may be unavoidable, unless you good folks know better
TIA
Edit to add: To clarify, I want it to be a bootable backup.
Post by: sandbox on March 22, 2009, 02:37:46 PM
let me get this straight.....
You have already formatted the drive and loaded 15GB on it? Is it bootable? Are you adding something from the same source? Are you using the same SET?
Post by: Highmac on March 23, 2009, 02:10:11 AM
No, I hadn't formatted it - just started loading stuff on. The Apple files helped me sort out the difference between volume and drive and the light came on in my brain. Previously I've just backed up by copying important stuff to an external drive. With the G5 getting a bit long in the tooth, decided to (finally!) do the job properly. Fortunately I had space to move the contents back out, so it is now empty again.
If I've now got it right, what I should do is format the Quadra, creating a 250GB bootable partition for the backup. The rest of the drive is then available for general use and I can use Silverkeeper properly....
Hopefully you can help me with another query; I found a site with transfer rates, and it appeared it would take about 1hr 15min to transfer around 200GB over Firewire 400 - does that sound about right? I would have expected it to take a lot longer. But maths was never my strong point
In case this helps: The Mac has never been set up for multiple users - there's only the two of us and mostly it's me that uses it.
TIA
Post by: sandbox on March 23, 2009, 02:59:19 AM
The key to Silverkeeper is to make sure your using the right Set when backing up. When I open up the application I have 12 sets to choose from, depending on which drive and partition I'm using. At times it may give you a pop-up that will say that a clean drive is required, but if your in the correct set...just go ahead an back it up. I have tried every backup program available, I even spent many dollars on Retrospect, but in the end nothing has been as reliable as Silverkeeper. I have learned much from just watching the files in transfer, seeing them move gives you a helpful perspective.
Post by: Highmac on March 23, 2009, 08:20:50 AM
However, I now feel a lot happier knowing I've got a proper backup. Thanks for your help, SB.
Post by: Highmac on March 23, 2009, 12:27:45 PM
I know this is run-of-the-mill for most of you, but I do feel I've achieved something today
Post by: tacit on March 23, 2009, 05:10:38 PM
QUOTE(Highmac @ Mar 23 2009, 07:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, I hadn't formatted it - just started loading stuff on. The Apple files helped me sort out the difference between volume and drive and the light came on in my brain. Previously I've just backed up by copying important stuff to an external drive. With the G5 getting a bit long in the tooth, decided to (finally!) do the job properly. Fortunately I had space to move the contents back out, so it is now empty again.
Yep, that's the problem.
When you bought the drive, it was already formatted for Microsoft Windows. You can use a Microsoft Windows formatted drive to store files, though it can be risky; but you can not boot from a Windows-formatted disk. That's why Silverkeeper was telling you to reformat.
Post by: krissel on March 23, 2009, 11:46:08 PM
Post by: Highmac on March 24, 2009, 03:14:15 AM
I'll have a look later for a 'No Entry' icon to replace the generic HD one....