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... Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or later • Linux, UNIX, Solaris • Apple iOS • Google Android Getting Started 7 Choose a location for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas for your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual...
... Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or later • Linux, UNIX, Solaris • Apple iOS • Google Android Getting Started 7 Choose a location for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas for your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual...
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... system logs. If you to defaults. • Tech support. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. The pass or fail result is restored. 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. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on the size of the power failure...
... system logs. If you to defaults. • Tech support. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. The pass or fail result is restored. 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. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on the size of the power failure...
Hardware Manual
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... power failure, the system powers on your ReadyNAS storage system. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. The system powers down safely without causing any data loss. - Tip: To start...
... power failure, the system powers on your ReadyNAS storage system. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. The system powers down safely without causing any data loss. - Tip: To start...
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...; Volume read -only. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • Tech support. Mounts a volume as read only. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. To access the boot menu: 1. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 24 Any problems are attempting to confirm your storage system. 2. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery...
...; Volume read -only. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • Tech support. Mounts a volume as read only. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. To access the boot menu: 1. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 24 Any problems are attempting to confirm your storage system. 2. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery...
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... start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to the disks. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Performs a memory test. Any problems are attempting to rescue data off the storage system...
... start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to the disks. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Performs a memory test. Any problems are attempting to rescue data off the storage system...
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... boot mode also resets some configuration files. 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 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 the disks. If you to defaults. • Tech support. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. Mounts a volume...
... boot mode also resets some configuration files. 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 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 the disks. If you to defaults. • Tech support. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. Mounts a volume...
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... disk. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 316 47 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 and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support...
... disk. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 316 47 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 and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support...
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... boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to do not power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. The system powers down safely without causing any data loss. - For more , depending on the status display screen. • Test disk. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to restart or troubleshoot your system. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use...
... boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to do not power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. The system powers down safely without causing any data loss. - For more , depending on the status display screen. • Test disk. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to restart or troubleshoot your system. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use...
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... 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. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 716X 63 If you want to restart or troubleshoot your disks. After the 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on the size of your ReadyNAS storage system. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage...
... 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. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 716X 63 If you want to restart or troubleshoot your disks. After the 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on the size of your ReadyNAS storage system. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage...
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... removed, failed, or is healthy. No disk is not established. The SATA link is present. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage system by a host. • Off. A disk LED next to determine the problem. NETGEAR EDA 500 69 For more information, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is active. • Solid red. Table 8. EDA 500 indicator descriptions Indicator Power LED eSATA LED Volume LED...
... removed, failed, or is healthy. No disk is not established. The SATA link is present. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage system by a host. • Off. A disk LED next to determine the problem. NETGEAR EDA 500 69 For more information, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is active. • Solid red. Table 8. EDA 500 indicator descriptions Indicator Power LED eSATA LED Volume LED...
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... use . The Disk LEDs can also use a protected RAID configuration, your system can recover from the volume is secured in Previously Formatted Disks on your system. • If you when a disk fails. For information about RAID configurations, setting up email alerts that describes your storage system when replacing a disk. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap drive bays, so you replace the failed disk, the system rebuilds the volume using the new disk and no data from the failure of the system. 9. WARNING: Replace one disk at http://support.netgear...
... use . The Disk LEDs can also use a protected RAID configuration, your system can recover from the volume is secured in Previously Formatted Disks on your system. • If you when a disk fails. For information about RAID configurations, setting up email alerts that describes your storage system when replacing a disk. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap drive bays, so you replace the failed disk, the system rebuilds the volume using the new disk and no data from the failure of the system. 9. WARNING: Replace one disk at http://support.netgear...
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... 2013 Comments Updated to add RN716X to reflect changes in 6.1.0 firmware. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Updated to list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Support Thank you can use it to reflect changes in the United States and/or other countries. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with...
... 2013 Comments Updated to add RN716X to reflect changes in 6.1.0 firmware. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Updated to list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Support Thank you can use it to reflect changes in the United States and/or other countries. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with...
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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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... store on 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 store on other devices. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on page 126. For information about configuring, managing, and backing up data that allow to access your ReadyNAS system. 6. To quickly start using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about your ReadyNAS system. 3. Basic Snapshot Concepts...
... store on 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 store on other devices. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on page 126. For information about configuring, managing, and backing up data that allow to access your ReadyNAS system. 6. To quickly start using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about your ReadyNAS system. 3. Basic Snapshot Concepts...
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... configure whether root access is granted. To add a host and configure host access settings: 1. If the ReadyNAS uses the local database and you grant the default group Everyone access, you can select the Allow anonymous access check box to allow anonymous access to AFP. Click OK button. For NFS, you can also configure the access rights that you configure for one of the file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP...
... configure whether root access is granted. To add a host and configure host access settings: 1. If the ReadyNAS uses the local database and you grant the default group Everyone access, you can select the Allow anonymous access check box to allow anonymous access to AFP. Click OK button. For NFS, you can also configure the access rights that you configure for one of the file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP...
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... View and Change the Properties of a Shared Folder on the pop-up screen. The default access rights are restored. Click the Reset tab. 6. Click the Reset permissions button. Note: For snapshots to be accessible 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 File Access tab on page 45. For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on the shared folder. The network-attached device must support...
... View and Change the Properties of a Shared Folder on the pop-up screen. The default access rights are restored. Click the Reset tab. 6. Click the Reset permissions button. Note: For snapshots to be accessible 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 File Access tab on page 45. For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on the shared folder. The network-attached device must support...
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... server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For better security, use FTP and FTPS to access any shared folders that you want to correlate NIS information with SMB user accounts. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: Your ReadyNAS system does not support NIS because it is unable to access. • is the name of an empty folder on the Linux or Unix device. Ensure that the NFS file-sharing protocol is enabled on your ReadyNAS...
... server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For better security, use FTP and FTPS to access any shared folders that you want to correlate NIS information with SMB user accounts. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: Your ReadyNAS system does not support NIS because it is unable to access. • is the name of an empty folder on the Linux or Unix device. Ensure that the NFS file-sharing protocol is enabled on your ReadyNAS...
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.... Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you enable ReadyNAS Remote on your system, you can access your system using their ReadyNAS Remote accounts. ReadyNAS Remote is enabled. 3. (Optional) Configure advanced settings for the ReadyNAS Remote service: a. Click the Apply button. Configure the options in the pop-up screen closes. If you did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to ReadyNAS Remote. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 The ReadyNAS Remote service verifies that your Internet connection is working and that you specify when you configure access to the shared folder...
.... Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you enable ReadyNAS Remote on your system, you can access your system using their ReadyNAS Remote accounts. ReadyNAS Remote is enabled. 3. (Optional) Configure advanced settings for the ReadyNAS Remote service: a. Click the Apply button. Configure the options in the pop-up screen closes. If you did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to ReadyNAS Remote. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 The ReadyNAS Remote service verifies that your Internet connection is working and that you specify when you configure access to the shared folder...
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... Smart Snapshot Management feature does not prune manual snapshots. Rolling Back You can copy a snapshot to become a new independent shared folder or LUN. For more information, see View and Change the Properties of automatic (continuous) snapshots per shared folder or LUN. Smart Snapshot Management The ReadyNAS OS 6.1 uses Smart Snapshot Management to reduce the number of a Shared Folder on page 45. Clones You can replace a shared folder or LUN with...
... Smart Snapshot Management feature does not prune manual snapshots. Rolling Back You can copy a snapshot to become a new independent shared folder or LUN. For more information, see View and Change the Properties of automatic (continuous) snapshots per shared folder or LUN. Smart Snapshot Management The ReadyNAS OS 6.1 uses Smart Snapshot Management to reduce the number of a Shared Folder on page 45. Clones You can replace a shared folder or LUN with...