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..., software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Choose a location for your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is supported on a closet shelf. The small, compact size makes it can be securely and safely connected to be exceeded. • If you are using your storage system that supports ReadyNAS products. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS...
..., software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Choose a location for your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is supported on a closet shelf. The small, compact size makes it can be securely and safely connected to be exceeded. • If you are using your storage system that supports ReadyNAS products. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS...
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... not power off your ReadyNAS storage system. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your system. Performs an offline full disk test. Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. The pass or fail result is reported using the Power button. • Factory default. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you...
... not power off your ReadyNAS storage system. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your system. Performs an offline full disk test. Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. The pass or fail result is reported using the Power button. • Factory default. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you...
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... to reset the system to factory default settings, do not power off your ReadyNAS storage system. Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 If you want to cancel the factory default process, power off when the power supply is restored. 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. After...
... to reset the system to factory default settings, do not power off your ReadyNAS storage system. Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 If you want to cancel the factory default process, power off when the power supply is restored. 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. After...
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... information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is reported on the status display screen. • Test disk. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. For more , depending on . 4. Continue to do so. • Volume read -only. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems •...
... information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is reported on the status display screen. • Test disk. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. For more , depending on . 4. Continue to do so. • Volume read -only. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems •...
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... the disks. 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 factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to cancel the factory default process, power off a disk...
... the disks. 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 factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to cancel the factory default process, power off a disk...
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... 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. If you are reported in the system logs. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to restart or troubleshoot your system. For more , depending on your disks. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to cancel the factory default process, power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out...
... 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. If you are reported in the system logs. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to restart or troubleshoot your system. For more , depending on your disks. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to cancel the factory default process, power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out...
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... time-out period begins. If you to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. 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. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to X-RAID2. - Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using...
... time-out period begins. If you to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. 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. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to X-RAID2. - Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using...
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... any data loss. - 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 defaults. • Tech support. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 55 After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings...
... any data loss. - 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 defaults. • Tech support. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 55 After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings...
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...; Factory default. After the 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs a memory test. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your disks. 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. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear...
...; Factory default. After the 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs a memory test. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your disks. 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. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear...
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Powered on and the disk is operating normally. • Blinking blue. The eSATA LED has these states: • Solid 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. Power is active. • Solid red. The disk was removed, failed, or is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. • Off. Table 8. Powered off. The Volume LED has these states: • On...
Powered on and the disk is operating normally. • Blinking blue. The eSATA LED has these states: • Solid 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. Power is active. • Solid red. The disk was removed, failed, or is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. • Off. Table 8. Powered off. The Volume LED has these states: • On...
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... admin page provides information about RAID configurations, setting up email alerts that uses X-RAID2, the system automatically determines whether the disk is secured in one disk at a time, the system will crash. The disk tray is used for the volume to manually configure the new disk. The new disk is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. If the disk that you continue to a system that notify you identify a failed disk. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap drive...
... admin page provides information about RAID configurations, setting up email alerts that uses X-RAID2, the system automatically determines whether the disk is secured in one disk at a time, the system will crash. The disk tray is used for the volume to manually configure the new disk. The new disk is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. If the disk that you continue to a system that notify you identify a failed disk. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap drive...
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... at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. First publication 2 ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Support Thank you can use it to reflect changes in 6.0.8 firmware. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of supported ReadyNAS models. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the...
... at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. First publication 2 ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Support Thank you can use it to reflect changes in 6.0.8 firmware. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of supported ReadyNAS models. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the...
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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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... other devices. File-sharing protocols enable you to back up your system. Visit www.netgear.com/readynas for your system, which is stored in this manual to make the best use your ReadyNAS system to transfer files across a network. 7. Create User Accounts on page 11. Basic Installation on page 154. Shared folders are SAN data sets that you store on your ReadyNAS system and you can use of your storage system. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Quick-Start Guide This manual...
... other devices. File-sharing protocols enable you to back up your system. Visit www.netgear.com/readynas for your system, which is stored in this manual to make the best use your ReadyNAS system to transfer files across a network. 7. Create User Accounts on page 11. Basic Installation on page 154. Shared folders are SAN data sets that you store on your ReadyNAS system and you can use of your storage system. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Quick-Start Guide This manual...
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... AFP) Allow anonymous access to the shared folder. Configure Host Settings For SMB, NFS, FTP, Rsync, and HTTP, you can select the default group Everyone to AFP. Shared Folders 54 ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you can configure access rights for users on the host. In this situation, users are saved and the pop-up screen, click the Network Access tab. 2. Host settings do not apply...
... AFP) Allow anonymous access to the shared folder. Configure Host Settings For SMB, NFS, FTP, Rsync, and HTTP, you can select the default group Everyone to AFP. Shared Folders 54 ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you can configure access rights for users on the host. In this situation, users are saved and the pop-up screen, click the Network Access tab. 2. Host settings do not apply...
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... device must support one of the network-attached device, the file-sharing protocols that you enabled for shared folder access, and the access rights that you need to select the Allow snapshot access check box on the shared folder. Shared Folders 63 For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on page 45. Click the Reset permissions button. Owners, groups, and anyone else with access to the shared folder gains read/write access to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders...
... device must support one of the network-attached device, the file-sharing protocols that you enabled for shared folder access, and the access rights that you need to select the Allow snapshot access check box on the shared folder. Shared Folders 63 For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on page 45. Click the Reset permissions button. Owners, groups, and anyone else with access to the shared folder gains read/write access to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders...
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... FTP file-sharing protocol. With FTPS, your ReadyNAS system. Using a terminal program, enter the following command: mount [-t nfs] :// • is the IP address of the ReadyNAS. • is the name of the volume on your password and data are enabled for the FTP and FTPS file-sharing protocols. Use FTP and FTPS You can use FTP and FTPS to your NIS or other Linux or Unix server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For better security, use...
... FTP file-sharing protocol. With FTPS, your ReadyNAS system. Using a terminal program, enter the following command: mount [-t nfs] :// • is the IP address of the ReadyNAS. • is the name of the volume on your password and data are enabled for the FTP and FTPS file-sharing protocols. Use FTP and FTPS You can use FTP and FTPS to your NIS or other Linux or Unix server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For better security, use...
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... your Internet connection is working and that your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. c. Access to individual shared folders is enabled. 3. (Optional) Configure advanced settings for the ReadyNAS Remote service: a. If you configure access to Shared Folders on page 80. Your changes are saved and the pop-up screen that you specify when you did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to ReadyNAS Remote. b. Configure the options in the pop-up screen closes. Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After...
... your Internet connection is working and that your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. c. Access to individual shared folders is enabled. 3. (Optional) Configure advanced settings for the ReadyNAS Remote service: a. If you configure access to Shared Folders on page 80. Your changes are saved and the pop-up screen that you specify when you did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to ReadyNAS Remote. b. Configure the options in the pop-up screen closes. Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After...
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... to roll back to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced with an earlier version by the snapshot. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to a snapshot, see View and Change the Properties of automatic (continuous) snapshots per shared folder or LUN. Changes made to the clone do not affect...
... to roll back to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced with an earlier version by the snapshot. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to a snapshot, see View and Change the Properties of automatic (continuous) snapshots per shared folder or LUN. Changes made to the clone do not affect...