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... document without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 © NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support...
... document without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 © NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Documentation 6 Setup Location 7 System Requirements 7 Diskless Units 8 Chapter 2 ReadyNAS Duo v2 Front and Side Panels 11 Drive Bays 12 Rear Panel 14 Status Information 15 System Shutdown 15 Boot Menu 16 Chapter 3 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels 19 Drive Bays 20 Rear Panel 22 Status Information 23 System Shutdown 23 Boot Menu 24 Chapter 4 Disks Previously Formatted Disks 27 Adding a Disk 28 Failed Disk Notification 29 Replacing a Disk 30 3
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Documentation 6 Setup Location 7 System Requirements 7 Diskless Units 8 Chapter 2 ReadyNAS Duo v2 Front and Side Panels 11 Drive Bays 12 Rear Panel 14 Status Information 15 System Shutdown 15 Boot Menu 16 Chapter 3 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels 19 Drive Bays 20 Rear Panel 22 Status Information 23 System Shutdown 23 Boot Menu 24 Chapter 4 Disks Previously Formatted Disks 27 Adding a Disk 28 Failed Disk Notification 29 Replacing a Disk 30 3
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Visit http://readynas.com for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. Getting Started 6 NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 storage system, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more.
Visit http://readynas.com for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. Getting Started 6 NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 storage system, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more.
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... Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 requires the following: • Ethernet connection • Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux operating system • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+, Apple Safari, 2.0+, Mozilla Firefox 2.0+, Opera 9.5+, or Google Chrome 10+ browser • Hard disk drive or drives from the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List; Choose a location for your unit that meets these criteria: • Cables can be connected easily...
... Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 requires the following: • Ethernet connection • Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux operating system • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+, Apple Safari, 2.0+, Mozilla Firefox 2.0+, Opera 9.5+, or Google Chrome 10+ browser • Hard disk drive or drives from the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List; Choose a location for your unit that meets these criteria: • Cables can be connected easily...
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... formatted disks, perform a factory reboot. c. Turn the unit on the disk size. If you must synchronize. Make sure that came with your ReadyNAS, although access is available at the same time, they must move the data to secure the disk. 3. The factory reboot process can continue to 30 minutes; This process can follow the progress in your unit tests and formats the disk, installs the operating system, and creates a volume...
... formatted disks, perform a factory reboot. c. Turn the unit on the disk size. If you must synchronize. Make sure that came with your ReadyNAS, although access is available at the same time, they must move the data to secure the disk. 3. The factory reboot process can continue to 30 minutes; This process can follow the progress in your unit tests and formats the disk, installs the operating system, and creates a volume...
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Disk activity LED 3. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 8. Drive bay door ReadyNAS Duo v2 11 Power button and LED 2. Exhaust vent 4. USB and backup status LED 7. USB 2.0 port 5. Backup button 6. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Duo v2. 1 2 3 8 45 6 7 Figure 1. ReadyNAS Duo v2 front and side panels 1.
Disk activity LED 3. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 8. Drive bay door ReadyNAS Duo v2 11 Power button and LED 2. Exhaust vent 4. USB and backup status LED 7. USB 2.0 port 5. Backup button 6. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Duo v2. 1 2 3 8 45 6 7 Figure 1. ReadyNAS Duo v2 front and side panels 1.
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... indicators listed in these states: • Blinking. The LED has these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. The disk was removed, failed, or is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. Two LED status indicators are active. For information about the status of the unit. Powered on the ReadyNAS. A disk is operating normally. • Blinking. They indicate port speed and activity as follows: • Green on, amber off. 1000 Mbps connection...
... indicators listed in these states: • Blinking. The LED has these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. The disk was removed, failed, or is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. Two LED status indicators are active. For information about the status of the unit. Powered on the ReadyNAS. A disk is operating normally. • Blinking. They indicate port speed and activity as follows: • Green on, amber off. 1000 Mbps connection...
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... reported using the Power button. • Factory default. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the unit's LEDs. The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative, otherwise data loss might occur. • Memory test. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. This can take 4 hours or more, depending on your ReadyNAS unit. ReadyNAS Duo v2 16 ReadyNAS Duo v2...
... reported using the Power button. • Factory default. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the unit's LEDs. The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative, otherwise data loss might occur. • Memory test. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. This can take 4 hours or more, depending on your ReadyNAS unit. ReadyNAS Duo v2 16 ReadyNAS Duo v2...
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...; Skip volume check Power LED and disk 1 LED illuminate. Memory test Power LED and disk 2 LED illuminate. Disk test Power LED and USB and backup status LED illuminate. Press the Power button to press the Reset button until the Power button LED, USB and backup status LED, disk 1 LED, and disk 2 LED illuminate. 5. Press the Backup button to confirm your unit. 2. Press and release Reset button to scroll through boot mode options. Power off your boot menu selection. ReadyNAS Duo v2 17 The unit shows the boot mode options using the LEDs, as...
...; Skip volume check Power LED and disk 1 LED illuminate. Memory test Power LED and disk 2 LED illuminate. Disk test Power LED and USB and backup status LED illuminate. Press the Power button to press the Reset button until the Power button LED, USB and backup status LED, disk 1 LED, and disk 2 LED illuminate. 5. Press the Backup button to confirm your unit. 2. Press and release Reset button to scroll through boot mode options. Power off your boot menu selection. ReadyNAS Duo v2 17 The unit shows the boot mode options using the LEDs, as...
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... Ethernet port LEDs Description Press this port, one green and one amber. Powered off Each disk bay has an LED associated with it . • Using the ReadyNAS Dashboard. Press the Power button twice to turn on the front panel of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in these states: • On. The LED has these states: • Blinking. The disk bay is active. • Off. A disk is empty. Two LED status...
... Ethernet port LEDs Description Press this port, one green and one amber. Powered off Each disk bay has an LED associated with it . • Using the ReadyNAS Dashboard. Press the Power button twice to turn on the front panel of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in these states: • On. The LED has these states: • Blinking. The disk bay is active. • Off. A disk is empty. Two LED status...
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... Boot Menu Use the boot menu to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. Performs an offline full disk test. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative, otherwise data loss might occur. • Memory test. The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS...
... Boot Menu Use the boot menu to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. Performs an offline full disk test. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative, otherwise data loss might occur. • Memory test. The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS...
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... includes the following topics: • Previously Formatted Disks • Adding a Disk • Failed Disk Notification • Replacing a Disk 26 Disks 4 Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system, see theNETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. If you use non-supported disks, NETGEAR Technical Support will not provide assistance. For information about configuring disks on your ReadyNAS storage system. 4. For a list of supported disks, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www...
... includes the following topics: • Previously Formatted Disks • Adding a Disk • Failed Disk Notification • Replacing a Disk 26 Disks 4 Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system, see theNETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. If you use non-supported disks, NETGEAR Technical Support will not provide assistance. For information about configuring disks on your ReadyNAS storage system. 4. For a list of supported disks, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www...
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... to preserve the data on the disk, you try to an external drive before using the previously formatted disk in the same format as your existing disks. Note: This process erases all data and reformats the previously formatted disk to an external drive before using the previously formatted disk in your ReadyNAS unit. You cannot use a disk that was formatted for a Duo v1, an NV+ v1, or a Windows operating system, RAIDar displays a "Corrupt Root" error message.
... to preserve the data on the disk, you try to an external drive before using the previously formatted disk in the same format as your existing disks. Note: This process erases all data and reformats the previously formatted disk to an external drive before using the previously formatted disk in your ReadyNAS unit. You cannot use a disk that was formatted for a Duo v1, an NV+ v1, or a Windows operating system, RAIDar displays a "Corrupt Root" error message.
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... are installed in the drive bays to discover your unit on the disk size. Email alerts must be set up email alerts and using RAIDar to maintain adequate airflow. For information about setting up for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation, for information about the failed disk. Disks 29 You are adding disks to a diskless unit, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for notifications to use your...
... are installed in the drive bays to discover your unit on the disk size. Email alerts must be set up email alerts and using RAIDar to maintain adequate airflow. For information about setting up for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation, for information about the failed disk. Disks 29 You are adding disks to a diskless unit, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for notifications to use your...
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The disk tray handle pops out. Press the disk tray pull release latch. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Replacing a Disk In the case of a failed disk, the unit provides email alerts and status messages about the need to replace a disk. If you do not need to power down your unit when replacing a disk. Disks 30 ReadyNAS supports hot-swap bays, so you are replacing a disk with a previously formatted disk, see the precautions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 27. To replace a disk: 1.
The disk tray handle pops out. Press the disk tray pull release latch. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Replacing a Disk In the case of a failed disk, the unit provides email alerts and status messages about the need to replace a disk. If you do not need to power down your unit when replacing a disk. Disks 30 ReadyNAS supports hot-swap bays, so you are replacing a disk with a previously formatted disk, see the precautions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 27. To replace a disk: 1.
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... table lists factory default settings for Windows, Mac, and Linux and RAID formatting utility LAN Connections MAC address See sticker on unit MTU size 1500 Ethernet port Auto Sense 10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45 LAN IP address DHCP acquired Defaults and Technical Specifications 33 Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is https://192.168.168.168/admin not connected to a DHCP server Admin user name (case-sensitive) admin Admin login password (case-sensitive) password Management System configuration ReadyNAS Dashboard web-based configuration and status monitoring...
... table lists factory default settings for Windows, Mac, and Linux and RAID formatting utility LAN Connections MAC address See sticker on unit MTU size 1500 Ethernet port Auto Sense 10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45 LAN IP address DHCP acquired Defaults and Technical Specifications 33 Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is https://192.168.168.168/admin not connected to a DHCP server Admin user name (case-sensitive) admin Admin login password (case-sensitive) password Management System configuration ReadyNAS Dashboard web-based configuration and status monitoring...
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... REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. When disconnecting power, first power down the system with . • Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as electrical insulators. • Use only power supply cords that have been specifically designed as the main board or memory modules. Defaults and Technical Specifications...
... REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. When disconnecting power, first power down the system with . • Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as electrical insulators. • Use only power supply cords that have been specifically designed as the main board or memory modules. Defaults and Technical Specifications...
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... excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the main board. Dispose of used batteries according to the ones being replaced. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 • Replace the on the main board, using only new fuses that are the same as or equivalent to the manufacturer's instructions. Defaults and Technical Specifications 37 DANGER: Installing the battery upside down...
... excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the main board. Dispose of used batteries according to the ones being replaced. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 • Replace the on the main board, using only new fuses that are the same as or equivalent to the manufacturer's instructions. Defaults and Technical Specifications 37 DANGER: Installing the battery upside down...
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... of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2, do not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. However, there is...
... of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2, do not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. However, there is...
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... 36 boot menu Duo v2 16 NV+ v2 24 C compliance 38 D Declaration Of Conformity 39 disk adding 28 failure 29 previously formatted 27 replacing 30 supported 26 disk tray Duo v2 13 NV+ v2 21 diskless units 8, 27 drive bay Duo v2 12 NV+ v2 20 E electrical safety 36 electrostatic discharge 37 email alerts 29 ESD 37 F factory default settings Duo v2 33 NV+ v2 33 failed disk 29...
... 36 boot menu Duo v2 16 NV+ v2 24 C compliance 38 D Declaration Of Conformity 39 disk adding 28 failure 29 previously formatted 27 replacing 30 supported 26 disk tray Duo v2 13 NV+ v2 21 diskless units 8, 27 drive bay Duo v2 12 NV+ v2 20 E electrical safety 36 electrostatic discharge 37 email alerts 29 ESD 37 F factory default settings Duo v2 33 NV+ v2 33 failed disk 29...