Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In today's video we'll be setting up my new on-site backup solution based around the TerraMaster U4-500 NAS. This machine will take automatic backups of my main NAS along with various other servers and will also operate on a schedule where the NAS will automatically power on before the backup jobs are due to run and then shut down again automatically when they are complete to reduce power consumption.
Buy the TerraMaster U4-500 NAS (Affiliate):
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- TerraMaster Store: terra-master.com/products/u4-500?ref=cmjxxdkx (Use code CAMERONGRAY for 10% off!)
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - Hardware Tour & Specs
05:31 - Looking Inside the NAS
11:19 - Installing the Hard Drives
14:37 - Initial Setup of TOS
17:26 - RAID Levels & TRAID Explanation
23:04 - Centralised Backup Feature
28:08 - Periodic Snapshots
29:24 - Power On/Off Scheduling
31:43 - Running TrueNAS
34:17 - Power Consumption
36:52 - Installing in the Rack
38:34 - Change of Plan - Back to TrueNAS
45:33 - Conclusion
*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*
Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.
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Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
In today's video we'll be setting up my new on-site backup solution based around the TerraMaster U4-500 NAS. This machine will take automatic backups of my main NAS along with various other servers and will also operate on a schedule where the NAS will automatically power on before the backup jobs are due to run and then shut down again automatically when they are complete to reduce power consumption.
Buy the TerraMaster U4-500 NAS (Affiliate):
- Amazon - geni.us/A9Fwba
- AliExpress - geni.us/hiUBV
- TerraMaster Store: terra-master.com/products/u4-500?ref=cmjxxdkx (Use code CAMERONGRAY for 10% off!)
camerongray.me
instagram.com/camerongray1515
https://bsky.app/profile/camerongray.me
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - Hardware Tour & Specs
05:31 - Looking Inside the NAS
11:19 - Installing the Hard Drives
14:37 - Initial Setup of TOS
17:26 - RAID Levels & TRAID Explanation
23:04 - Centralised Backup Feature
28:08 - Periodic Snapshots
29:24 - Power On/Off Scheduling
31:43 - Running TrueNAS
34:17 - Power Consumption
36:52 - Installing in the Rack
38:34 - Change of Plan - Back to TrueNAS
45:33 - Conclusion
*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*
Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
