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Package Contents ReadyNAS system Bluetooth adapter (only some models) See the hardware manual for your system for installation and use Ethernet cable Power adapter and power cord (varies by model) Important: Read all safety warnings in the hardware manual for your system before connecting the system to the power supply. 3
Package Contents ReadyNAS system Bluetooth adapter (only some models) See the hardware manual for your system for installation and use Ethernet cable Power adapter and power cord (varies by model) Important: Read all safety warnings in the hardware manual for your system before connecting the system to the power supply. 3
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... fan exhausts are using previously formatted disks that contain data, you must reformat these instructions, your ReadyNAS is important to use in your ReadyNAS system. For information about installing disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Place your storage system: 1. See Reformat Disks on page 9. High-capacity disks can produce...
... fan exhausts are using previously formatted disks that contain data, you must reformat these instructions, your ReadyNAS is important to use in your ReadyNAS system. For information about installing disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Place your storage system: 1. See Reformat Disks on page 9. High-capacity disks can produce...
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If necessary, press the Power button to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 5. Visit readycloud.netgear.com on a computer that uses the same local area network (LAN) and Internet connection as your network. 6. Connect the power adapter to turn solid blue or for the Power LED to turn on the storage system to the power cord. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the system. 7. Connect the power adapter to your ReadyNAS system. 5 3. Wait for the status display screen to display the system's IP address. 8.
If necessary, press the Power button to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 5. Visit readycloud.netgear.com on a computer that uses the same local area network (LAN) and Internet connection as your network. 6. Connect the power adapter to turn solid blue or for the Power LED to turn on the storage system to the power cord. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the system. 7. Connect the power adapter to your ReadyNAS system. 5 3. Wait for the status display screen to display the system's IP address. 8.
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Click the Discover button. Click the Start button for setting up a new ReadyNAS. 10. Download RAIDar to a computer connected to the Internet and transfer the downloaded file to the computer on the network and displays the New ReadyNAS Discovered page. 11. Note: If your ReadyNAS system. You can find the latest version of RAIDar at netgear.com/raidar. 9. Click the Setup button. 6 ReadyCLOUD detects your ReadyNAS system on the same LAN as your computer cannot access the Internet, download and run the RAIDar utility instead.
Click the Discover button. Click the Start button for setting up a new ReadyNAS. 10. Download RAIDar to a computer connected to the Internet and transfer the downloaded file to the computer on the network and displays the New ReadyNAS Discovered page. 11. Note: If your ReadyNAS system. You can find the latest version of RAIDar at netgear.com/raidar. 9. Click the Setup button. 6 ReadyCLOUD detects your ReadyNAS system on the same LAN as your computer cannot access the Internet, download and run the RAIDar utility instead.
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b. Follow the prompts to configure your system: • Option 1. Select the mode that you want to use to your account. Select the Setup with ReadyCLOUD (Default) radio button and do the following: a. Complete the Create a MyNETGEAR Account fields and click the Next button, or click the Sign in to an Existing Account button and sign in to set up your ReadyNAS system. 7 12.
b. Follow the prompts to configure your system: • Option 1. Select the mode that you want to use to your account. Select the Setup with ReadyCLOUD (Default) radio button and do the following: a. Complete the Create a MyNETGEAR Account fields and click the Next button, or click the Sign in to an Existing Account button and sign in to set up your ReadyNAS system. 7 12.
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We recommend that you configure your system. b. You can change these credentials when you change your browser and launches a setup wizard. Follow the prompts of the setup wizard to configure your ReadyNAS storage system. 8 The setup process is complete. Select the Offline Installation (Advanced): a. The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your password as soon as possible. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. Note: You can begin using your ReadyNAS system. • Option 2.
We recommend that you configure your system. b. You can change these credentials when you change your browser and launches a setup wizard. Follow the prompts of the setup wizard to configure your ReadyNAS storage system. 8 The setup process is complete. Select the Offline Installation (Advanced): a. The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your password as soon as possible. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. Note: You can begin using your ReadyNAS system. • Option 2.
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If you want to factory default condition and is powered on, gracefully power off the system. See the ReadyNAS OS manual, available at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. 9 Install the previously formatted disks. Reformat Disks If you are adding or replacing individual disks, even ...Additional Information on the disks, you must reformat the disks before using the disks in your ReadyNAS storage system. For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6, for information about formatted disks and already configured systems. ¾¾...
If you want to factory default condition and is powered on, gracefully power off the system. See the ReadyNAS OS manual, available at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. 9 Install the previously formatted disks. Reformat Disks If you are adding or replacing individual disks, even ...Additional Information on the disks, you must reformat the disks before using the disks in your ReadyNAS storage system. For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6, for information about formatted disks and already configured systems. ¾¾...
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The system returns to its factory default settings and reformats all installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6. When the status display screen shows the factory default option, press the OK button. b. Scroll through the boot menu options using a 6-bay storage system: a. ...
The system returns to its factory default settings and reformats all installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6. When the status display screen shows the factory default option, press the OK button. b. Scroll through the boot menu options using a 6-bay storage system: a. ...
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...See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads ...Conformity For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. We recommend that you ...
...See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads ...Conformity For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. We recommend that you ...
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...Rear Panel...17 Status Information 18 Power On and Shut Down 19 Power On...20 Preferred Shutdown 20 Forced Shutdown 20 Boot Menu...20 Chapter 3 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 Front and Side Panels 24 Drive Bays...24 Rear Panel...25 Status Information 26 Power On and Shut Down 27 Power On...28 Preferred... Shutdown 28 Forced Shutdown 28 Boot Menu...28 Chapter 4 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 202 Front and Side Panels 31 Drive Bays...31 Rear Panel...32 Status Information 33 Power On and Shut Down 34 Power On...35 Preferred...
...Rear Panel...17 Status Information 18 Power On and Shut Down 19 Power On...20 Preferred Shutdown 20 Forced Shutdown 20 Boot Menu...20 Chapter 3 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 Front and Side Panels 24 Drive Bays...24 Rear Panel...25 Status Information 26 Power On and Shut Down 27 Power On...28 Preferred... Shutdown 28 Forced Shutdown 28 Boot Menu...28 Chapter 4 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 202 Front and Side Panels 31 Drive Bays...31 Rear Panel...32 Status Information 33 Power On and Shut Down 34 Power On...35 Preferred...
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...Rear Panel...40 Status Information 41 Power On and Shut Down 42 Power On...43 Preferred Shutdown 43 Forced Shutdown 43 Boot Menu...43 Chapter 6 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 212 Front and Side Panels 46 Drive Bays...46 Rear Panel...47 Status Information 48 Power On and Shut Down 49 Power On...50 Preferred... Shutdown 50 Forced Shutdown 50 Boot Menu...50 Chapter 7 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 214 Front and Side Panels 54 Drive Bays...54 Rear Panel...55 Status Information 56 Power On and Shut Down 57 Power On...58 Preferred...
...Rear Panel...40 Status Information 41 Power On and Shut Down 42 Power On...43 Preferred Shutdown 43 Forced Shutdown 43 Boot Menu...43 Chapter 6 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 212 Front and Side Panels 46 Drive Bays...46 Rear Panel...47 Status Information 48 Power On and Shut Down 49 Power On...50 Preferred... Shutdown 50 Forced Shutdown 50 Boot Menu...50 Chapter 7 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 214 Front and Side Panels 54 Drive Bays...54 Rear Panel...55 Status Information 56 Power On and Shut Down 57 Power On...58 Preferred...
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... Panel...78 Status Information 79 Power On and Shut Down 80 Power On...80 Preferred Shutdown 81 Forced Shutdown 81 Boot Menu...81 Chapter 11 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 422 Front and Side Panels 84 Drive Bays...85 Rear Panel...86 Status Information 87 Power On and Shut Down 87 Power On...88 Preferred... Panel...94 Status Information 95 Power On and Shut Down 95 Power On...96 Preferred Shutdown 96 Forced Shutdown 96 Boot Menu...97 Chapter 13 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 426 Front and Side Panels 100 Drive Bays...101 Rear Panel...102 Status Information 103 Power On and Shut Down 103 Power On...104 Preferred...
... Panel...78 Status Information 79 Power On and Shut Down 80 Power On...80 Preferred Shutdown 81 Forced Shutdown 81 Boot Menu...81 Chapter 11 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 422 Front and Side Panels 84 Drive Bays...85 Rear Panel...86 Status Information 87 Power On and Shut Down 87 Power On...88 Preferred... Panel...94 Status Information 95 Power On and Shut Down 95 Power On...96 Preferred Shutdown 96 Forced Shutdown 96 Boot Menu...97 Chapter 13 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 426 Front and Side Panels 100 Drive Bays...101 Rear Panel...102 Status Information 103 Power On and Shut Down 103 Power On...104 Preferred...
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......110 Status Information 111 Power On and Shut Down 111 Power On...112 Preferred Shutdown 112 Forced Shutdown 112 Boot Menu...113 Chapter 15 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 Front and Side Panels 116 Drive Bays...116 Rear Panel...117 Status Information 118 Power On and Shut Down 119 Power On...119 ...Preferred Shutdown 120 Forced Shutdown 120 Boot Menu...120 Chapter 16 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 524X Front and Side Panels 123 Drive Bays...124 Rear Panel...125 Status Information 126 Power On and Shut Down 127 Power On...127 ...
......110 Status Information 111 Power On and Shut Down 111 Power On...112 Preferred Shutdown 112 Forced Shutdown 112 Boot Menu...113 Chapter 15 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 Front and Side Panels 116 Drive Bays...116 Rear Panel...117 Status Information 118 Power On and Shut Down 119 Power On...119 ...Preferred Shutdown 120 Forced Shutdown 120 Boot Menu...120 Chapter 16 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 524X Front and Side Panels 123 Drive Bays...124 Rear Panel...125 Status Information 126 Power On and Shut Down 127 Power On...127 ...
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... 143 Status Information 144 Power On and Shut Down 145 Power On...145 Preferred Shutdown 146 Forced Shutdown 146 Boot Menu...146 Chapter 19 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 716X Front and Side Panels 149 Drive Bays...149 Rear Panel...150 Status Information 151 Power On and Shut Down 153 Power On...153 Preferred ...Shutdown 154 Forced Shutdown 154 Boot Menu...154 Chapter 20 NETGEAR EDA 500 Front and Side Panels 157 Drive Bays...157 Rear Panel...158 Status Information 159 Power On and Shut Down 160 Power On...160...
... 143 Status Information 144 Power On and Shut Down 145 Power On...145 Preferred Shutdown 146 Forced Shutdown 146 Boot Menu...146 Chapter 19 NETGEAR ReadyNAS 716X Front and Side Panels 149 Drive Bays...149 Rear Panel...150 Status Information 151 Power On and Shut Down 153 Power On...153 Preferred ...Shutdown 154 Forced Shutdown 154 Boot Menu...154 Chapter 20 NETGEAR EDA 500 Front and Side Panels 157 Drive Bays...157 Rear Panel...158 Status Information 159 Power On and Shut Down 160 Power On...160...
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This manual describes the physical features of a NETGEAR ReadyNAS® storage system. Getting Started 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the ReadyNAS OS 6 desktop storage systems. This chapter contains the following sections: • Additional Documentation on page 13 • Setup Location on page 13 • Supported Operating Systems on page 13 • Supported Browsers on page 14 • Diskless Storage Systems on page 14 12
This manual describes the physical features of a NETGEAR ReadyNAS® storage system. Getting Started 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the ReadyNAS OS 6 desktop storage systems. This chapter contains the following sections: • Additional Documentation on page 13 • Setup Location on page 13 • Supported Operating Systems on page 13 • Supported Browsers on page 14 • Diskless Storage Systems on page 14 12
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...limits are not likely to be exceeded. • If you are using your storage system that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit www.netgear.com/readynas for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, 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. Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is available at netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. NETGEAR maintains a community website that meets these criteria...
...limits are not likely to be exceeded. • If you are using your storage system that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit www.netgear.com/readynas for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, 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. Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is available at netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. NETGEAR maintains a community website that meets these criteria...
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...If you purchased a ReadyNAS storage system without a preinstalled disk drive or drives, you are not supported, NETGEAR technical support will not provide assistance. For information about the ReadyNAS local admin page, see the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. You can add... 166. For a list of supported disks, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at least one disk your ReadyNAS storage system. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Supported Browsers The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers: • Microsoft...
...If you purchased a ReadyNAS storage system without a preinstalled disk drive or drives, you are not supported, NETGEAR technical support will not provide assistance. For information about the ReadyNAS local admin page, see the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. You can add... 166. For a list of supported disks, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at least one disk your ReadyNAS storage system. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Supported Browsers The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers: • Microsoft...
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NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 2 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS 102 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels on page 16 • Drive Bays on page 16 • Rear Panel on page 17 • Status Information on page 18 • Power On and Shut Down on page 19 • Boot Menu on page 20 15
NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 2 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS 102 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels on page 16 • Drive Bays on page 16 • Rear Panel on page 17 • Status Information on page 18 • Power On and Shut Down on page 19 • Boot Menu on page 20 15
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Disk activity LED 3. Drive bay door Drive Bays The following figure shows the front and side panels of the ReadyNAS 102. Figure 1. Exhaust vent 4. USB 2.0 port 5. Backup button 6. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the drive bays of the ReadyNAS 102. ReadyNAS 102 front and side panels 1. USB and Backup status LED 7. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 16 Disk 1 and Disk 2 LEDs 8. Power button and LED 2.
Disk activity LED 3. Drive bay door Drive Bays The following figure shows the front and side panels of the ReadyNAS 102. Figure 1. Exhaust vent 4. USB 2.0 port 5. Backup button 6. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the drive bays of the ReadyNAS 102. ReadyNAS 102 front and side panels 1. USB and Backup status LED 7. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 16 Disk 1 and Disk 2 LEDs 8. Power button and LED 2.