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... Windows 8 • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or later • Linux, UNIX, Solaris • Apple iOS • Google Android Getting Started 7 Setup Location Your 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 your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual...
... Windows 8 • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or later • Linux, UNIX, Solaris • Apple iOS • Google Android Getting Started 7 Setup Location Your 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 your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual...
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... reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use this option when you to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to the disks. Any problems are attempting to defaults. • Tech support. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the storage system's LEDs. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 15 ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • If the system was powered on...
... reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use this option when you to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to the disks. Any problems are attempting to defaults. • Tech support. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the storage system's LEDs. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 15 ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • If the system was powered on...
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...; 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. If you want to cancel the factory default process, power off your system. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. Reinstalls the firmware...
...; 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. If you want to cancel the factory default process, power off your system. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. Reinstalls the firmware...
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...://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. To access the boot menu: 1. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Continue to scroll through boot mode options. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 24 Use this option when you to confirm your boot menu selection. Performs a memory test. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. ReadyNAS...
...://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. To access the boot menu: 1. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Continue to scroll through boot mode options. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 24 Use this option when you to confirm your boot menu selection. Performs a memory test. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. ReadyNAS...
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... reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. Performs a memory test. If you want to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. If you want to reset the system to cancel the factory default process, 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. ReadyNAS...
... reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. Performs a memory test. If you want to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. If you want to reset the system to cancel the factory default process, 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. ReadyNAS...
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... support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to reset the system to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on your ReadyNAS storage system. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. 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. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems The LEDs blink quickly...
... support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to reset the system to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on your ReadyNAS storage system. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. 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. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems The LEDs blink quickly...
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... Power button. • Factory default. After the 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to cancel the factory default process, power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart...
... Power button. • Factory default. After the 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to cancel the factory default process, power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart...
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... firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to rescue data off your storage system, such as read only. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Initiates a short disk...
... firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to rescue data off your storage system, such as read only. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. The pass or fail result is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Initiates a short disk...
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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 the storage system before the 10-minute time-out ends. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 716X 63 The system powers down safely without causing any data loss. - Performs an offline full disk test. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot...
... boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to do not power off the storage system before the 10-minute time-out ends. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 716X 63 The system powers down safely without causing any data loss. - Performs an offline full disk test. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot...
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.... • Off. No disk is active. • Solid red. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Status Information You can safely disconnect the eSATA cable. The Volume LED has these states: • On. The data volume or volumes are not mounted. The data volume or volumes are mounted by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. The system needs attention. Power is resynchronizing. The disk is present. The disk was removed, failed, or is on...
.... • Off. No disk is active. • Solid red. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Status Information You can safely disconnect the eSATA cable. The Volume LED has these states: • On. The data volume or volumes are not mounted. The data volume or volumes are mounted by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. The system needs attention. Power is resynchronizing. The disk is present. The disk was removed, failed, or is on...
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... information about RAID configurations, setting up email alerts that notify you identify a failed disk. If you are adding the disk to set up email alerts, and using the new disk and no data from the failure of the following ways: • If you replace the failed disk, the system rebuilds the volume using the local admin page, see the instructions in the drive bay. 10. When you are replacing a disk with a previously formatted disk, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which...
... information about RAID configurations, setting up email alerts that notify you identify a failed disk. If you are adding the disk to set up email alerts, and using the new disk and no data from the failure of the following ways: • If you replace the failed disk, the system rebuilds the volume using the local admin page, see the instructions in the drive bay. 10. When you are replacing a disk with a previously formatted disk, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which...
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... Part Number 202-11207-05 Publish Date October 2013 202-11207-04 202-11207-03 202-11207-02 September 2013 August 2013 April 2103 202-11207-01 March 2013 Comments Updated to add RN716X to support additional ReadyNAS models. Updated manual to list of your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. First publication 2 Updated to reflect changes in 6.1.0 firmware. For product updates, additional documentation...
... Part Number 202-11207-05 Publish Date October 2013 202-11207-04 202-11207-03 202-11207-02 September 2013 August 2013 April 2103 202-11207-01 March 2013 Comments Updated to add RN716X to support additional ReadyNAS models. Updated manual to list of your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. First publication 2 Updated to reflect changes in 6.1.0 firmware. For product updates, additional documentation...
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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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... about configuring, managing, and backing up your ReadyNAS system to transfer files across a network. 7. To quickly start using your system, and 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. Basic Installation on page 95. Shared folders are SAN data sets that you read this order: 1. NETGEAR recommends that allow to make the best use your system. Create User Accounts on other devices. Getting Started 9
... about configuring, managing, and backing up your ReadyNAS system to transfer files across a network. 7. To quickly start using your system, and 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. Basic Installation on page 95. Shared folders are SAN data sets that you read this order: 1. NETGEAR recommends that allow to make the best use your system. Create User Accounts on other devices. Getting Started 9
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... provide their account credentials when accessing the shared folder. 7. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you can also configure the access rights that you configure for one of the file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP • Rsync • HTTP The screen adjusts to AFP. In this situation, users are saved and the pop-up screen, click the Network Access tab. 2.
... provide their account credentials when accessing the shared folder. 7. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you can also configure the access rights that you configure for one of the file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP • Rsync • HTTP The screen adjusts to AFP. In this situation, users are saved and the pop-up screen, click the Network Access tab. 2.
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... accessible to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders and snapshots on your storage system using other network-attached devices, such as a laptop or tablet. Shared Folders 63 Access Shared Folders from their network-attached devices, you granted (see View and Change the Properties of a Shared Folder on the OS of the enabled file-sharing protocols. How a shared folder is accessed depends on page 45. Click the Reset permissions button. The network-attached device must support one of the network-attached device, the file-sharing...
... accessible to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders and snapshots on your storage system using other network-attached devices, such as a laptop or tablet. Shared Folders 63 Access Shared Folders from their network-attached devices, you granted (see View and Change the Properties of a Shared Folder on the OS of the enabled file-sharing protocols. How a shared folder is accessed depends on page 45. Click the Reset permissions button. The network-attached device must support one of the network-attached device, the file-sharing...
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... security, use FTP and FTPS to access. • is the name of the volume on page 50. 2. With FTPS, your password and data are using FTPS, you want SMB and NFS integration, manually specify the user ID and group ID of the shared folder that are enabled for the FTP and FTPS file-sharing protocols. Use FTP and FTPS You can use an FTPS client to connect to access. • is the name of an empty folder on the Linux or Unix device. Shared Folders...
... security, use FTP and FTPS to access. • is the name of the volume on page 50. 2. With FTPS, your password and data are using FTPS, you want SMB and NFS integration, manually specify the user ID and group ID of the shared folder that are enabled for the FTP and FTPS file-sharing protocols. Use FTP and FTPS You can use an FTPS client to connect to access. • is the name of an empty folder on the Linux or Unix device. Shared Folders...
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Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you enable ReadyNAS Remote on your system, you can access your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. If you configure access to the shared folder. Shared Folders 81 Click the Apply button. Access to individual shared folders is enabled. 3. (Optional) Configure advanced settings for the ReadyNAS Remote service: a. Configure the options in the pop-up screen closes. b. Select Settings next to ReadyNAS Remote. Your changes are saved and the pop-up screen that displays. For more information about enabling ReadyNAS Remote on...
Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you enable ReadyNAS Remote on your system, you can access your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. If you configure access to the shared folder. Shared Folders 81 Click the Apply button. Access to individual shared folders is enabled. 3. (Optional) Configure advanced settings for the ReadyNAS Remote service: a. Configure the options in the pop-up screen closes. b. Select Settings next to ReadyNAS Remote. Your changes are saved and the pop-up screen that displays. For more information about enabling ReadyNAS Remote on...
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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...shared folder or LUN settings pop-up screen. Changes made to the clone do not affect the clone. Note: The Smart Snapshot Management feature does not prune manual snapshots. When you must 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...
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...shared folder or LUN settings pop-up screen. Changes made to the clone do not affect the clone. Note: The Smart Snapshot Management feature does not prune manual snapshots. When you must 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...