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The nas protection tag on WindowsForum.com gathers discussion about keeping network-attached storage and the network gear around it running through power problems. A recent thread makes the case that a UPS under a desk protects only the PC, while the modem, router, switch, mesh nodes and the NAS itself still lose power, leaving the protected machine with nothing to talk to. The conversation also qualifies vendor claims and numbers, and focuses on the practical details that decide whether a backup plan actually works. It is aimed at home users and small setups who want their stored data and connected devices to survive outages.
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    UPS Backup for Home Networks and NAS: Protect Routers, Switches and Data During Outages

    A UPS under your desk keeps the tower running when the lights go out. It does nothing for the modem in the hallway, the switch in the closet, the mesh node upstairs or the NAS holding your photo library. When those lose power, your PC stays on but has nothing to talk to. That's the argument...