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...; If you are using your storage system that supports ReadyNAS products. NETGEAR maintains a community website that meets these criteria: • Cables can be connected easily. • Water or moisture cannot enter the case. • Airflow around the storage system and through the vents in a home or small office environment where it suitable for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and...
...; If you are using your storage system that supports ReadyNAS products. NETGEAR maintains a community website that meets these criteria: • Cables can be connected easily. • Water or moisture cannot enter the case. • Airflow around the storage system and through the vents in a home or small office environment where it suitable for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and...
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... booting using the storage system's LEDs. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use this option when you want to reset the system to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. For more , depending on the size of your ReadyNAS storage system. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage...
... booting using the storage system's LEDs. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use this option when you want to reset the system to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. For more , depending on the size of your ReadyNAS storage system. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage...
Hardware Manual
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... disk to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system. Reinstalls the firmware from the power supply. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on when the power supply is restored. • If the system was powered on at the time of the power failure, the system powers on your system. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files...
... disk to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system. Reinstalls the firmware from the power supply. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on when the power supply is restored. • If the system was powered on at the time of the power failure, the system powers on your system. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files...
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... the Reset button. 3. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. Performs a memory test. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. When the status display screen shows the boot mode that you are reported in the selected boot mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you to rescue data off your boot menu selection. The pass or fail result...
... the Reset button. 3. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. Performs a memory test. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. When the status display screen shows the boot mode that you are reported in the selected boot mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you to rescue data off your boot menu selection. The pass or fail result...
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... internal flash to restart or troubleshoot your disks. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. Use this option when you to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Performs an offline full disk test. This process can take four hours or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual...
... internal flash to restart or troubleshoot your disks. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. Use this option when you to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Performs an offline full disk test. This process can take four hours or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual...
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... start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Any problems are attempting to rescue data off the storage system before the 10-minute time-out ends. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. If you are reported in the system logs. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to restart or troubleshoot your...
... start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Any problems are attempting to rescue data off the storage system before the 10-minute time-out ends. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. If you are reported in the system logs. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to restart or troubleshoot your...
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.... Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. If you are reported in the system logs. Performs an offline full disk test. 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. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and...
.... Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. If you are reported in the system logs. Performs an offline full disk test. 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. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and...
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... the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - 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. If you to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Performs a memory test. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Tip: To start the factory default...
... the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - 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. If you to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Performs a memory test. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Tip: To start the factory default...
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... or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is reported on your ReadyNAS storage system. For more , depending on the size of your system. 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 defaults. • Tech support. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system...
... or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is reported on your ReadyNAS storage system. For more , depending on the size of your system. 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 defaults. • Tech support. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system...
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... link is operating normally. • Blinking blue. The data volume or volumes are mounted by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. A disk LED next to determine the problem. See the display screen for details. • Off. EDA 500 indicator descriptions Indicator Power LED eSATA LED Volume LED Alert LED Disk LEDs Description The Power LED has these states: • On. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage...
... link is operating normally. • Blinking blue. The data volume or volumes are mounted by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. A disk LED next to determine the problem. See the display screen for details. • Off. EDA 500 indicator descriptions Indicator Power LED eSATA LED Volume LED Alert LED Disk LEDs Description The Power LED has these states: • On. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage...
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... RAID configuration, your system. For information about the failed disk. WARNING: Replace one disk at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. You use the local admin page to set up email alerts, and using the new disk and no data from the failure of the chapter that describes your system can help you identify a failed disk. When you replace the failed disk, the system rebuilds the volume using the local admin page, see the instructions in the drive...
... RAID configuration, your system. For information about the failed disk. WARNING: Replace one disk at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. You use the local admin page to set up email alerts, and using the new disk and no data from the failure of the chapter that describes your system can help you identify a failed disk. When you replace the failed disk, the system rebuilds the volume using the local admin page, see the instructions in the drive...
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... for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Updated to reflect changes in 6.1.0 firmware. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. Phone...
... for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Updated to reflect changes in 6.1.0 firmware. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. Phone...
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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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... NETGEAR's recommendations about your system's hardware, see the hardware manual for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Shared folders are SAN data sets that you can use ReadyCLOUD to discover your storage system on your ReadyNAS system to transfer files across a network. 7. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on your ReadyNAS system and you read this order: 1. You can back up data that supports ReadyNAS products. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Quick-Start Guide This manual provides...
... NETGEAR's recommendations about your system's hardware, see the hardware manual for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Shared folders are SAN data sets that you can use ReadyCLOUD to discover your storage system on your ReadyNAS system to transfer files across a network. 7. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on your ReadyNAS system and you read this order: 1. You can back up data that supports ReadyNAS products. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Quick-Start Guide This manual provides...
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... NFS, you can also configure the access rights that you can configure whether root access is granted. To add a host and configure host access settings: 1. Host settings do not apply to AFP. Your changes are not required to provide their account credentials when accessing the shared folder. 7. Shared Folders 54 ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you configure for one of the file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP...
... NFS, you can also configure the access rights that you can configure whether root access is granted. To add a host and configure host access settings: 1. Host settings do not apply to AFP. Your changes are not required to provide their account credentials when accessing the shared folder. 7. Shared Folders 54 ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you configure for one of the file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP...
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... you enabled for shared folder access, and the access rights that you need to all files and folders on the shared folder. Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders and snapshots on page 45. The default access rights are restored. Shared Folders 63 The network-attached device must support one of a Shared Folder on your storage system using other network-attached devices, such as a laptop or tablet. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 4. Click the Reset permissions button...
... you enabled for shared folder access, and the access rights that you need to all files and folders on the shared folder. Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders and snapshots on page 45. The default access rights are restored. Shared Folders 63 The network-attached device must support one of a Shared Folder on your storage system using other network-attached devices, such as a laptop or tablet. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 4. Click the Reset permissions button...
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... device. To access an NFS shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. If you are encrypted. For better security, use explicit mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your FTP client. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to your ReadyNAS using the FTP file-sharing protocol. Shared Folders 67 ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: Your ReadyNAS system does not support NIS because it is unable to match your NIS or other Linux or Unix server setting...
... device. To access an NFS shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. If you are encrypted. For better security, use explicit mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your FTP client. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to your ReadyNAS using the FTP file-sharing protocol. Shared Folders 67 ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: Your ReadyNAS system does not support NIS because it is unable to match your NIS or other Linux or Unix server setting...
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...did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to ReadyNAS Remote. Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you can access your system using their ReadyNAS Remote accounts. For more information about managing access to Shared Folders on your system, you enable ReadyNAS Remote on page 50. For more information about enabling ReadyNAS Remote on your system, see Set Network Access Rights to shared folders on your system, see Enable ReadyNAS Remote on page 80. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 The ReadyNAS Remote service verifies that your Internet connection is working and...
...did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to ReadyNAS Remote. Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you can access your system using their ReadyNAS Remote accounts. For more information about managing access to Shared Folders on your system, you enable ReadyNAS Remote on page 50. For more information about enabling ReadyNAS Remote on your system, see Set Network Access Rights to shared folders on your system, see Enable ReadyNAS Remote on page 80. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 The ReadyNAS Remote service verifies that your Internet connection is working and...
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... for rolling back are deleted. 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 Smart Snapshot Management to the parent do...
... for rolling back are deleted. 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 Smart Snapshot Management to the parent do...