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...; Microsoft 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 Choose a location for your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is supported on a closet shelf. NETGEAR maintains a community website that meets these criteria: • Cables can be securely and safely connected to the...
...; Microsoft 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 Choose a location for your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is supported on a closet shelf. NETGEAR maintains a community website that meets these criteria: • Cables can be securely and safely connected to the...
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.... - Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the storage system's LEDs. Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to do not power off when the power supply is reported using the Power button. • Factory default. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period...
.... - Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the storage system's LEDs. Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to do not power off when the power supply is reported using the Power button. • Factory default. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period...
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... configuration files. Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. 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 ReadyNAS storage system. Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as Internet protocol settings...
... configuration files. Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. 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 ReadyNAS storage system. Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as Internet protocol settings...
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... boot mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you to rescue data off your disks. Performs a memory test. 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 . 4. Mounts a volume as read only. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Press the Power button. Boots...
... boot mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you to rescue data off your disks. Performs a memory test. 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 . 4. Mounts a volume as read only. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Press the Power button. Boots...
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... mode. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative 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 interpret memory test results. • Test disk. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support...
... mode. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative 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 interpret memory test results. • Test disk. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support...
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... resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Any problems are attempting to rescue data off the storage system before the 10-minute time-out ends. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support...
... resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Any problems are attempting to rescue data off the storage system before the 10-minute time-out ends. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support...
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...://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Any problems are attempting to restart or troubleshoot your disks. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. 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 the disks...
...://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Any problems are attempting to restart or troubleshoot your disks. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Your storage system has the following boot modes: • Normal. 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 the disks...
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.... - Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. Performs an offline full disk test. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 55 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. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your disks. Tip: To start...
.... - Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. Performs an offline full disk test. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 55 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. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your disks. Tip: To start...
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... factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. If you want to reset the system to factory default settings, do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume read -only. 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 your system. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults...
... factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. If you want to reset the system to factory default settings, do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume read -only. 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 your system. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults...
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Powered off. Table 8. The Volume LED has these states: • On. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage system by a host. • Off. NETGEAR EDA 500 69 The SATA link is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. • Off. For more information, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is established between the EDA 500 and...
Powered off. Table 8. The Volume LED has these states: • On. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage system by a host. • Off. NETGEAR EDA 500 69 The SATA link is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. • Off. For more information, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is established between the EDA 500 and...
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... disk in Previously Formatted Disks on your data before replacing another disk. Replace a Disk If your volumes use the local admin page to replace more information, see the instructions in one disk at a time, the system will crash. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap drive bays, so you identify a failed disk. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • For 6-bay systems, insert the disk tray so that the disk tray release latch is lost. For information about RAID configurations, setting up email...
... disk in Previously Formatted Disks on your data before replacing another disk. Replace a Disk If your volumes use the local admin page to replace more information, see the instructions in one disk at a time, the system will crash. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap drive bays, so you identify a failed disk. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • For 6-bay systems, insert the disk tray so that the disk tray release latch is lost. For information about RAID configurations, setting up email...
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... support additional ReadyNAS models. Updated manual to reflect changes in 6.0.8 firmware. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Support Thank you can use it to list of supported ReadyNAS models. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. First publication 2 NETGEAR recommends registering your product before you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect...
... support additional ReadyNAS models. Updated manual to reflect changes in 6.0.8 firmware. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Support Thank you can use it to list of supported ReadyNAS models. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. First publication 2 NETGEAR recommends registering your product before you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect...
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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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... ReadyNAS system. 6. To quickly start using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about configuring, managing, and backing up your network. 2. Basic Installation on page 95. NETGEAR recommends that allow to transfer files across a network. 7. Create a LUN on page 11. Basic Snapshot Concepts on page 240. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on page 126. Shared folders are SAN data sets that you store on your system. Configure Global Settings for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates, documentation, an active user...
... ReadyNAS system. 6. To quickly start using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about configuring, managing, and backing up your network. 2. Basic Installation on page 95. NETGEAR recommends that allow to transfer files across a network. 7. Create a LUN on page 11. Basic Snapshot Concepts on page 240. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on page 126. Shared folders are SAN data sets that you store on your system. Configure Global Settings for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates, documentation, an active user...
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... default group Everyone access, 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 any host, and, for individual hosts, you can configure whether root access is granted. To add a host and configure host access settings: 1. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you can configure access...
... default group Everyone access, 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 any host, and, for individual hosts, you can configure whether root access is granted. To add a host and configure host access settings: 1. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you can configure access...
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... 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. The network-attached 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 all files and folders on page 49). Click the Reset tab. 6. For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on the shared folder. Owners, groups...
... 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. The network-attached 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 all files and folders on page 49). Click the Reset tab. 6. For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on the shared folder. Owners, groups...
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... Linux or Unix server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For better security, use an FTPS client to connect to access. • is the name of an empty folder on your ReadyNAS system. Use FTP and FTPS You can use explicit mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your password and data are enabled for the FTP and FTPS file-sharing protocols. Shared Folders 67 Using a terminal program, enter the following command: mount [-t nfs...
... Linux or Unix server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For better security, use an FTPS client to connect to access. • is the name of an empty folder on your ReadyNAS system. Use FTP and FTPS You can use explicit mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your password and data are enabled for the FTP and FTPS file-sharing protocols. Shared Folders 67 Using a terminal program, enter the following command: mount [-t nfs...
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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 become a new independent shared folder or LUN. Rolling Back You can copy a snapshot to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced with an earlier version by the ...Management The ReadyNAS OS 6.1 uses Smart Snapshot Management to reduce the number of a Shared Folder on page 133. Every hour, this feature automatically prunes older hourly, daily, and weekly snapshots, according to the parent do not affect the parent shared folder or LUN ("origin") and changes...
ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to become a new independent shared folder or LUN. Rolling Back You can copy a snapshot to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced with an earlier version by the ...Management The ReadyNAS OS 6.1 uses Smart Snapshot Management to reduce the number of a Shared Folder on page 133. Every hour, this feature automatically prunes older hourly, daily, and weekly snapshots, according to the parent do not affect the parent shared folder or LUN ("origin") and changes...
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... 6.1 Supported File-Sharing Protocols The ReadyNAS supports the following file-sharing protocols: Table 11. Supported file-sharing protocols Protocol Description Recommendation SMB (Server Message Block) Used mainly by Microsoft Windows computers and sometimes by default. It is enabled by Mac OS X computers, this protocol. SMB uses TCP/IP. If Windows users access your storage system using SMB only. NFS (Network File Service) Linux and Unix computers use NFS. Mac OS X users can elect to set up port forwarding to nonstandard ports for FTP clients. If Linux or Unix users access...
... 6.1 Supported File-Sharing Protocols The ReadyNAS supports the following file-sharing protocols: Table 11. Supported file-sharing protocols Protocol Description Recommendation SMB (Server Message Block) Used mainly by Microsoft Windows computers and sometimes by default. It is enabled by Mac OS X computers, this protocol. SMB uses TCP/IP. If Windows users access your storage system using SMB only. NFS (Network File Service) Linux and Unix computers use NFS. Mac OS X users can elect to set up port forwarding to nonstandard ports for FTP clients. If Linux or Unix users access...