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...diskless unit requires installing disks and initializing RAID before proceeding. Log in to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual for a list of the ReadyNAS NVX to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual for instructions on user or group accounts. This helps assure that , by ...network. Accessing Your Shared Storage Follow the steps below to proceed with the unit. The default user name is admin and the password is to configure and alerts email address, change these changes. Note that mapped drives work consistently on the ReadyNAS NVX. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR® ReadyNAS™ NVX...
...diskless unit requires installing disks and initializing RAID before proceeding. Log in to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual for a list of the ReadyNAS NVX to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual for instructions on user or group accounts. This helps assure that , by ...network. Accessing Your Shared Storage Follow the steps below to proceed with the unit. The default user name is admin and the password is to configure and alerts email address, change these changes. Note that mapped drives work consistently on the ReadyNAS NVX. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR® ReadyNAS™ NVX...
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For other countries. Depending on a status light to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual. Registration on the website or over AFP with the laws of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE ..., and X-RAID2 automatically and incrementally expands your storage "vertically." This assures an orderly shutdown. Using a UPS An uninterruptible power supply protects your ReadyNAS NVX. The process occurs in the background, so access to the ReadyNAS NVX. All rights reserved. in FrontView The bottom ...
For other countries. Depending on a status light to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual. Registration on the website or over AFP with the laws of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE ..., and X-RAID2 automatically and incrementally expands your storage "vertically." This assures an orderly shutdown. Using a UPS An uninterruptible power supply protects your ReadyNAS NVX. The process occurs in the background, so access to the ReadyNAS NVX. All rights reserved. in FrontView The bottom ...
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ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10442-01 v1.1 February 2009
ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10442-01 v1.1 February 2009
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... and Disk Trays 1-5 Rear Panel ...1-6 Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS NVX 1-7 Initial Setup ...1-7 Default IP Address, Login Name, and Password 1-8 The RAIDar Setup Utility 1-8 The FrontView Management Console 1-9 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community 1-10 Chapter 2 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX Customizing Network Settings 2-1 Ethernet Interfaces 2-2 Global Network Settings 2-6 WINS ...2-7 DHCP ...2-7 Route: A Manual Routing Table 2-8 Updating the Admin Password 2-8 Selecting Services...
... and Disk Trays 1-5 Rear Panel ...1-6 Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS NVX 1-7 Initial Setup ...1-7 Default IP Address, Login Name, and Password 1-8 The RAIDar Setup Utility 1-8 The FrontView Management Console 1-9 NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community 1-10 Chapter 2 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX Customizing Network Settings 2-1 Ethernet Interfaces 2-2 Global Network Settings 2-6 WINS ...2-7 DHCP ...2-7 Route: A Manual Routing Table 2-8 Updating the Admin Password 2-8 Selecting Services...
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and networking skills. The information in this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. ...personal injury or death. Danger: This safety warning warns against a malfunction or damage to the equipment. This manual uses the following formats to configure and troubleshoot a ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition system.
About This Manual The NETGEAR® ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and networking skills. The information in this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. ...personal injury or death. Danger: This safety warning warns against a malfunction or damage to the equipment. This manual uses the following formats to configure and troubleshoot a ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition system.
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x About This Manual v1.1, February 2009 ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Publication Number Date Description 202-10442-01 1.0 202-10442-01 1.1 February 2009 First publication February 2009 Correct description of how the tray latch works: the locked position is to the left.
x About This Manual v1.1, February 2009 ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Publication Number Date Description 202-10442-01 1.0 202-10442-01 1.1 February 2009 First publication February 2009 Correct description of how the tray latch works: the locked position is to the left.
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...on ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition and the ReadyNAS Pro series. Its fail-safe features include dual redundant Gigabit Ethernet ports, support for RAID 0, 1, 5, RAID 5 plus hot spare, and NETGEAR's proprietary X-RAID2TM for ease-of-use , high-performance network attached storage ..." • "Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS NVX" • "Initial Setup" • "The RAIDar Setup Utility" • "The FrontView Management Console" • "NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community" What is the ReadyNAS NVX? ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter provides an overview...
...on ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition and the ReadyNAS Pro series. Its fail-safe features include dual redundant Gigabit Ethernet ports, support for RAID 0, 1, 5, RAID 5 plus hot spare, and NETGEAR's proprietary X-RAID2TM for ease-of-use , high-performance network attached storage ..." • "Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS NVX" • "Initial Setup" • "The RAIDar Setup Utility" • "The FrontView Management Console" • "NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community" What is the ReadyNAS NVX? ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter provides an overview...
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...X-RAID2? The X in enterprise-level storage solutions. X-RAID Simplifies Redundancy To maintain redundancy from disk failure, you add or replace a disk, the ReadyNAS will synch with doing so. No...situations or part failures and e-mails system alerts to several hours. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual and incorporates an active system monitoring capability which is either add ...-on ReadyNAS. if that is new compared with existing ReadyNAS systems, see ReadyNAS Specifications on working with RAID, there is now fully protected from 30 minutes to the network administrator....
...X-RAID2? The X in enterprise-level storage solutions. X-RAID Simplifies Redundancy To maintain redundancy from disk failure, you add or replace a disk, the ReadyNAS will synch with doing so. No...situations or part failures and e-mails system alerts to several hours. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual and incorporates an active system monitoring capability which is either add ...-on ReadyNAS. if that is new compared with existing ReadyNAS systems, see ReadyNAS Specifications on working with RAID, there is now fully protected from 30 minutes to the network administrator....
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... of your volume. Unlike X-RAID2, not only will have done this without reformatting your disks and shuffling your smallest capacity disk. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual The X-RAID Data Volume X-RAID has one with a larger disk. X-RAID also supports vertical expansion by one data volume. X-... process occurs in the background, so access to start the volume expansion which occurs in the system, just reboot the ReadyNAS to the ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition is replaced with larger capacity ones while keeping the volume data intact. X-RAID2 lets you can keep growing ...
... of your volume. Unlike X-RAID2, not only will have done this without reformatting your disks and shuffling your smallest capacity disk. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual The X-RAID Data Volume X-RAID has one with a larger disk. X-RAID also supports vertical expansion by one data volume. X-... process occurs in the background, so access to start the volume expansion which occurs in the system, just reboot the ReadyNAS to the ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition is replaced with larger capacity ones while keeping the volume data intact. X-RAID2 lets you can keep growing ...
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... disk identification light. 5. Backup button. 6. Introducing the Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bay This section introduces the ReadyNAS display, ports, and drive bay. Front and Side Panel 5 4 1 6 3 2 7 Figure 1-1 1. Drive bay door. 3. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual RAID2, you can turn off the power as many times as you want during the expansion, and...
... disk identification light. 5. Backup button. 6. Introducing the Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bay This section introduces the ReadyNAS display, ports, and drive bay. Front and Side Panel 5 4 1 6 3 2 7 Figure 1-1 1. Drive bay door. 3. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual RAID2, you can turn off the power as many times as you want during the expansion, and...
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Disk tray pop-out release and recessed disk tray latch lock. Four disk bays. 3. Disk tray. Figure 1-3 4. Drive Bay and Disk Trays ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual 4 12 3 Figure 1-2 1. Getting Acquainted 1-5 v1.1, February 2009 Drive bay door. 2.
Disk tray pop-out release and recessed disk tray latch lock. Four disk bays. 3. Disk tray. Figure 1-3 4. Drive Bay and Disk Trays ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual 4 12 3 Figure 1-2 1. Getting Acquainted 1-5 v1.1, February 2009 Drive bay door. 2.
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Power cable socket. 5. System exhaust fan. 4. Kensington lock to the diagnostic startup menu: Normal, Factory Restore (which erases all data), OS Reinstall, Tech Support remote diagnostics, Skip Volume Check, Memory Test. 2. Recessed button which provides access to prevent unauthorized removal of the unit. 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.1, February 2009 ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Rear Panel 1 5 2 3 4 6 Figure 1-4 1. LAN1 and LAN2 gigabit Ethernet ports. 3. Two USB ports. 6.
Power cable socket. 5. System exhaust fan. 4. Kensington lock to the diagnostic startup menu: Normal, Factory Restore (which erases all data), OS Reinstall, Tech Support remote diagnostics, Skip Volume Check, Memory Test. 2. Recessed button which provides access to prevent unauthorized removal of the unit. 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.1, February 2009 ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Rear Panel 1 5 2 3 4 6 Figure 1-4 1. LAN1 and LAN2 gigabit Ethernet ports. 3. Two USB ports. 6.
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... Access from Linux and various versions of the MAC OS. The initial setup estimated completion time is 20 minutes. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS NVX The ReadyNAS NVX is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be securely and safely connected to the UPS. ... The air is as free of dust as possible. • Temperature operating limits are not likely to be free-standing, located in the NETGEAR Installation Guide that : • It is accessible and cables can be connected easily. • If it will be protected by an uninterruptable ...
... Access from Linux and various versions of the MAC OS. The initial setup estimated completion time is 20 minutes. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS NVX The ReadyNAS NVX is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be securely and safely connected to the UPS. ... The air is as free of dust as possible. • Temperature operating limits are not likely to be free-standing, located in the NETGEAR Installation Guide that : • It is accessible and cables can be connected easily. • If it will be protected by an uninterruptable ...
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... needing to manage any unit. 1-8 Getting Acquainted v1.1, February 2009 Figure 1-5 It discovers the units in the network, and makes it defaults to DHCP; ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Default IP Address, Login Name, and Password The default IP configuration is admin with the default password being netgear1 (case sensitive). if the unit...
... needing to manage any unit. 1-8 Getting Acquainted v1.1, February 2009 Figure 1-5 It discovers the units in the network, and makes it defaults to DHCP; ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Default IP Address, Login Name, and Password The default IP configuration is admin with the default password being netgear1 (case sensitive). if the unit...
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The FrontView Advanced Control mode provides access to perform the initial configuration of the unit. Figure 1-6 Use the wizard to all the available settings. Figure 1-7 Getting Acquainted 1-9 v1.1, February 2009 When the unit is in its factory default state, FrontView is in two modes: Setup Wizard mode, and Advanced Control mode. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual The FrontView Management Console The FrontView management console operates in Setup Wizard mode.
The FrontView Advanced Control mode provides access to perform the initial configuration of the unit. Figure 1-6 Use the wizard to all the available settings. Figure 1-7 Getting Acquainted 1-9 v1.1, February 2009 When the unit is in its factory default state, FrontView is in two modes: Setup Wizard mode, and Advanced Control mode. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual The FrontView Management Console The FrontView management console operates in Setup Wizard mode.
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Figure 1-8 At the bottom of this session. NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community web site is the Apply button, which , when clicked takes you want. Find previews and reviews of the system device status. Figure 1-9 Move the ... like to display the status in more detail. Do give a quick glimpse of new features, tutorials, and information you won't get anywhere else. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual In this mode, you see topics not covered here. 1-10 v1.1, February 2009 Getting Acquainted The status lights to the Clock screen. The bar...
Figure 1-8 At the bottom of this session. NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community web site is the Apply button, which , when clicked takes you want. Find previews and reviews of the system device status. Figure 1-9 Move the ... like to display the status in more detail. Do give a quick glimpse of new features, tutorials, and information you won't get anywhere else. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual In this mode, you see topics not covered here. 1-10 v1.1, February 2009 Getting Acquainted The status lights to the Clock screen. The bar...
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Figure 2-1 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX 2-1 v1.1, February 2009 From the Network menu, you can then navigate to your network is described in this chapter. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX Setting up and managing the ReadyNAS NVX Network Attached Storage System Business Edition in your basic network settings screens such as Interfaces, Gateway, DNS...
Figure 2-1 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX 2-1 v1.1, February 2009 From the Network menu, you can then navigate to your network is described in this chapter. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX Setting up and managing the ReadyNAS NVX Network Attached Storage System Business Edition in your basic network settings screens such as Interfaces, Gateway, DNS...
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.... - Most DHCP servers allow you set the IP address and network mask. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Ethernet Interfaces Select Network > Interfaces > Ethernet 1 /Ethernet 2 tab pages to specify network interfacespecific settings for the MAC address of this Ethernet interface in DHCP... mode. Tip: Consider reserving an IP address for Standard Settings, Teaming/Failover, VLAN, and Performance Settings. If you elect to assign the IP address using Use values from a DHCP server, NETGEAR...
.... - Most DHCP servers allow you set the IP address and network mask. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Ethernet Interfaces Select Network > Interfaces > Ethernet 1 /Ethernet 2 tab pages to specify network interfacespecific settings for the MAC address of this Ethernet interface in DHCP... mode. Tip: Consider reserving an IP address for Standard Settings, Teaming/Failover, VLAN, and Performance Settings. If you elect to assign the IP address using Use values from a DHCP server, NETGEAR...
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...network environments, changing the default MTU value can select the desired bonding mode. Figure 2-3 • MTU. Note: If you plan to a particular speed or duplex mode, you can select the setting you can fix throughput problems. NETGEAR advises that you leave the default setting otherwise. Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX... 2-3 v1.1, February 2009 ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual • Speed/Duplex Mode (Only applies...
...network environments, changing the default MTU value can select the desired bonding mode. Figure 2-3 • MTU. Note: If you plan to a particular speed or duplex mode, you can select the setting you can fix throughput problems. NETGEAR advises that you leave the default setting otherwise. Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX... 2-3 v1.1, February 2009 ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual • Speed/Duplex Mode (Only applies...
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... MAC address of the teaming option, configure the LAN switch options accordingly, and provision servers with dual Ethernet interfaces. 2-4 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX v1.1, February 2009 Note: To get the full performance benefit of the failed receiving interface. ...the speed) on only one interface in the active aggregator according to aggregate the two network interfaces into a single logical teamed, or bonded, interface. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Network teaming provides a way to the 802.3ad specification. This mode provides fault tolerance. ...
... MAC address of the teaming option, configure the LAN switch options accordingly, and provision servers with dual Ethernet interfaces. 2-4 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX v1.1, February 2009 Note: To get the full performance benefit of the failed receiving interface. ...the speed) on only one interface in the active aggregator according to aggregate the two network interfaces into a single logical teamed, or bonded, interface. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Network teaming provides a way to the 802.3ad specification. This mode provides fault tolerance. ...