Openmediavault-usbbackup - !exclusive!

The magic lies in the automation. You can set the plugin to trigger a backup the moment a specific USB device is inserted. No cron jobs to hand-code. No manual rsync commands.

At its core, this plugin acts as a trigger-based automation tool. While OMV offers robust RAID configurations and cloud sync options, many home lab enthusiasts and small business owners prefer the "air-gapped" security of a physical hard drive. This plugin bridges the gap between manual file copying and complex backup scripts by using to handle data transfers automatically. Key Features and Benefits openmediavault-usbbackup

In the world of self-hosted NAS solutions, OpenMediaVault (OMV) strikes a rare balance: it is both powerful for enthusiasts and approachable for beginners. While OMV handles RAID, SMB shares, and Docker flawlessly, one plugin truly simplifies a critical chore—. The magic lies in the automation

Supports "External storage to Shared folder" (restore/import) and "Shared folder to External storage" (backup). No manual rsync commands

: Check the OMV log files occasionally to ensure that large files are being synced correctly and that the drive isn't running out of space. Why Choose This Over Cloud Backups?

Backups start automatically via udev rules as soon as the designated USB device is detected.

The plugin is part of the repository. If you haven't enabled OMV-Extras yet, you will need to do that first via the CLI. Once enabled: Navigate to System > Plugins in your OMV web GUI. Search for openmediavault-usbbackup . Select it and click Install . 2. Creating a Backup Job