Which file system can be used on the backup partition?
Depending on which backup method you use with raspiBackup, the correct correct file system must be present on the backup device. In the following table below shows the different file systems for each backup method and their restrictions.
Locally connected backup partitions
| filesystem | dd | tar | rsync |
|---|---|---|---|
| fat16 | 4GB limit | 4G limit | no |
| fat32 | yes | yes | no |
| exFat | yes | yes | no |
| ntfs | yes | yes | no |
| ext2/3/4 | recommended | recommended | recommended |
Remotely connected backup partitions
| filesystem | dd | tar | rsync |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMB | yes | yes | restricted Goes via the detour with the use of a loop device. See also FAQ24. |
| NFS | yes | yes | yes |