Omv Usb Backup Plugin ^hot^ Jun 2026

An administrator has two USB drives labeled "Backup A" and "Backup B".

The plugin is an extension for OpenMediaVault (OMV) designed to simplify the process of backing up data to external USB drives. Unlike scheduled snapshots or network backups, this plugin focuses on "rotating" external media. It allows administrators to plug in a USB drive, trigger a backup manually or via udev rules, and safely remove the drive for off-site storage. It effectively bridges the gap between the convenience of network storage and the security of offline ("air-gapped") backups. omv usb backup plugin

The plugin is designed to automatically synchronize specific from your NAS to an external USB storage device. Unlike standard scheduled tasks that run at fixed times, this plugin is event-driven —it detects when a specific disk is plugged in and starts the transfer immediately. An administrator has two USB drives labeled "Backup