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.... Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) for protection, the power cable can be freestanding. Choose a location for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. NETGEAR maintains a community website that meets these criteria: • Cables can be connected...
.... Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) for protection, the power cable can be freestanding. Choose a location for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. NETGEAR maintains a community website that meets these criteria: • Cables can be connected...
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... time-out period begins. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to the disks. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. For more , depending on your system. Performs a memory test. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 15 WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets...
... time-out period begins. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to the disks. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. For more , depending on your system. Performs a memory test. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 15 WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets...
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... resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to factory default settings, do not power off the storage system before the 10-minute time-out ends. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files...
... resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to factory default settings, do not power off the storage system before the 10-minute time-out ends. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files...
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... system logs. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. To access the boot menu: 1. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. The system powers on the status display screen. • Test disk. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs a memory test. Use the tech support boot mode...
... system logs. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. To access the boot menu: 1. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. The system powers on the status display screen. • Test disk. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs a memory test. Use the tech support boot mode...
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... time-out period, the factory default process begins. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. For more , depending on your ReadyNAS storage system. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Performs an offline full disk test. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets...
... time-out period, the factory default process begins. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. For more , depending on your ReadyNAS storage system. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Performs an offline full disk test. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets...
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... firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 314 39 Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume...
... firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 314 39 Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume...
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.... Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs an offline full disk test. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to do not power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 316 47 The...
.... Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs an offline full disk test. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to do not power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 316 47 The...
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... data loss. - OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to rescue data off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. This process can take four hours or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is reported on the size of your system. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 55 Tip: To start the factory default...
... data loss. - OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to rescue data off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. This process can take four hours or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is reported on the size of your system. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 55 Tip: To start the factory default...
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... 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to rescue data off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. Any problems are attempting to defaults. • Tech support. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. This...
... 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to rescue data off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. Any problems are attempting to defaults. • Tech support. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. This...
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.... • Blinking blue. The eSATA LED has these states: • On. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage system by a host. • Off. NETGEAR EDA 500 69 The data volume or volumes are mounted by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. The system needs attention. The disk was removed, failed, or is active. • Solid red. Table 8. Powered off. The disk is...
.... • Blinking blue. The eSATA LED has these states: • On. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage system by a host. • Off. NETGEAR EDA 500 69 The data volume or volumes are mounted by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. The system needs attention. The disk was removed, failed, or is active. • Solid red. Table 8. Powered off. The disk is...
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... disk at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. For information about the failed disk. If necessary, turn on page 74. The new disk is used for the volume to power down on the left side of the following ways: • If you are adding the disk to a system that uses Flex-RAID, the disk becomes available for use. In addition, the local admin page provides information about RAID configurations, setting up email...
... disk at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. For information about the failed disk. If necessary, turn on page 74. The new disk is used for the volume to power down on the left side of the following ways: • If you are adding the disk to a system that uses Flex-RAID, the disk becomes available for use. In addition, the local admin page provides information about RAID configurations, setting up email...
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... support. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. First publication 2 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of supported ReadyNAS models. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Information is subject to support additional ReadyNAS models. and/or its subsidiaries in 6.0.8 firmware. Updated manual...
... support. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. First publication 2 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of supported ReadyNAS models. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Information is subject to support additional ReadyNAS models. and/or its subsidiaries in 6.0.8 firmware. Updated manual...
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...Password 168 Configure System Alerts 169 Configure the Host Name 172 Enable Antivirus 173 Configure the Network Settings 174 Network Basic Concepts 174 Configure the Ethernet Interfaces 176 Configure Bonded Adapters 181 Configure Global Settings for File-Sharing Protocols 192 Basic File-Sharing Concepts 192 Supported File-Sharing Protocols 193 Configure File-Sharing Protocols 194 Configure Media Services 199 ReadyDLNA 199 iTunes Streaming Server 201 Configure Discovery Services 203 Install and Manage Apps 204 Install Free Apps 205 Enable the NETGEAR genie+ Marketplace Service...
...Password 168 Configure System Alerts 169 Configure the Host Name 172 Enable Antivirus 173 Configure the Network Settings 174 Network Basic Concepts 174 Configure the Ethernet Interfaces 176 Configure Bonded Adapters 181 Configure Global Settings for File-Sharing Protocols 192 Basic File-Sharing Concepts 192 Supported File-Sharing Protocols 193 Configure File-Sharing Protocols 194 Configure Media Services 199 ReadyDLNA 199 iTunes Streaming Server 201 Configure Discovery Services 203 Install and Manage Apps 204 Install Free Apps 205 Enable the NETGEAR genie+ Marketplace Service...
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...or Restore System Configuration 239 Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts 240 Backup Concepts 240 Recovery Concepts 242 Secure Cloud Backups 243 Backup Protocols 243 Backup Job Recommendations 244 Manage Backup and Recovery Jobs 244 Create a Backup Job 244 Create a Recovery Job 245 Configure a Backup or Recovery Job 248 Manually Start a Backup or Recovery Job 257 Delete a Backup or Recovery Job 258 View or Clear a Job Log 258 Configure the Backup Button 260 Time Machine 262 Back Up Your Mac Using Time Machine 262 Increase Your Time Machine Backup Capacity 264 ReadyNAS Vault...
...or Restore System Configuration 239 Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts 240 Backup Concepts 240 Recovery Concepts 242 Secure Cloud Backups 243 Backup Protocols 243 Backup Job Recommendations 244 Manage Backup and Recovery Jobs 244 Create a Backup Job 244 Create a Recovery Job 245 Configure a Backup or Recovery Job 248 Manually Start a Backup or Recovery Job 257 Delete a Backup or Recovery Job 258 View or Clear a Job Log 258 Configure the Backup Button 260 Time Machine 262 Back Up Your Mac Using Time Machine 262 Increase Your Time Machine Backup Capacity 264 ReadyNAS Vault...
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... your system. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on your network. 2. Additional Documentation NETGEAR maintains a community website that you store on your ReadyNAS system and you can use of your ReadyNAS system. 6. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Quick-Start Guide This manual provides conceptual information about storage systems, detailed instructions about using your system, review the following sections in folders and LUNs by creating snapshots. 5. Create a Shared Folder on page 192. Configure Global Settings for your system, which...
... your system. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on your network. 2. Additional Documentation NETGEAR maintains a community website that you store on your ReadyNAS system and you can use of your ReadyNAS system. 6. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Quick-Start Guide This manual provides conceptual information about storage systems, detailed instructions about using your system, review the following sections in folders and LUNs by creating snapshots. 5. Create a Shared Folder on page 192. Configure Global Settings for your system, which...
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... file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP • Rsync • HTTP The screen adjusts to provide their account credentials when accessing the shared folder. 7. In this situation, users are saved and the pop-up screen, click the Network Access tab. 2. Configure Host Settings For SMB, NFS, FTP, Rsync, and HTTP, you can select the default group Everyone to the shared folder. Host settings do not apply to the shared folder. Shared Folders...
... file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP • Rsync • HTTP The screen adjusts to provide their account credentials when accessing the shared folder. 7. In this situation, users are saved and the pop-up screen, click the Network Access tab. 2. Configure Host Settings For SMB, NFS, FTP, Rsync, and HTTP, you can select the default group Everyone to the shared folder. Host settings do not apply to the shared folder. Shared Folders...
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.../write access to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders and snapshots on the shared folder settings pop-up screen. 5. Click the Reset tab. 6. Click the Reset permissions button. For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on the shared folder. The network-attached device must support one of a Shared Folder on the pop-up screen. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 4. Access Shared Folders from their network-attached devices, you granted (see View and Change the Properties of the enabled file-sharing protocols. Click the File Access...
.../write access to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders and snapshots on the shared folder settings pop-up screen. 5. Click the Reset tab. 6. Click the Reset permissions button. For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on the shared folder. The network-attached device must support one of a Shared Folder on the pop-up screen. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 4. Access Shared Folders from their network-attached devices, you granted (see View and Change the Properties of the enabled file-sharing protocols. Click the File Access...
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... mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your NIS or other Linux or Unix server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using FTPS, you want SMB and NFS integration, manually specify the user ID and group ID of the user and group accounts to your password and data are enabled for the FTP and FTPS file-sharing protocols. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to correlate NIS information with SMB user accounts. Using...
... mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your NIS or other Linux or Unix server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using FTPS, you want SMB and NFS integration, manually specify the user ID and group ID of the user and group accounts to your password and data are enabled for the FTP and FTPS file-sharing protocols. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to correlate NIS information with SMB user accounts. Using...
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... valid ReadyNAS user account credentials. Shared Folders 81 b. Your changes are saved and the pop-up screen that displays. For more information about managing access to ReadyNAS Remote. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 The ReadyNAS Remote service verifies that your Internet connection is working and that your system, see Set Network Access Rights to Shared Folders on page 50. Configure the options in the pop-up screen closes. For more information about enabling ReadyNAS Remote on your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. Access...
... valid ReadyNAS user account credentials. Shared Folders 81 b. Your changes are saved and the pop-up screen that displays. For more information about managing access to ReadyNAS Remote. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 The ReadyNAS Remote service verifies that your Internet connection is working and that your system, see Set Network Access Rights to Shared Folders on page 50. Configure the options in the pop-up screen closes. For more information about enabling ReadyNAS Remote on your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. Access...
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... shared folder or LUN ("origin") and changes made to become a new independent shared folder or LUN. Note: The Smart Snapshot Management feature does not prune manual snapshots. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced with an earlier version by the snapshot. Smart Snapshot Management The ReadyNAS OS 6.1 uses...
... shared folder or LUN ("origin") and changes made to become a new independent shared folder or LUN. Note: The Smart Snapshot Management feature does not prune manual snapshots. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced with an earlier version by the snapshot. Smart Snapshot Management The ReadyNAS OS 6.1 uses...