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.../S. This completes the basic setup. Accessing Your Shared Storage Follow the steps below to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual for instructions on . It takes about a minute to proceed. 3. In the factory default state, when logged in the network. On the Alerts tab page, provide at http://kbserver.netgear.com. Refer to access shares on setting up...
.../S. This completes the basic setup. Accessing Your Shared Storage Follow the steps below to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual for instructions on . It takes about a minute to proceed. 3. In the factory default state, when logged in the network. On the Alerts tab page, provide at http://kbserver.netgear.com. Refer to access shares on setting up...
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... spin-down options, refer to http://www.netgear.com/support for worldwide regional customer support centers are unobstructed. The ReadyNAS NVX User Manual provides instructions on the Warranty and Support Information card that item. Double-click on the front twice. Additionally, as your storage "vertically." Go to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual. If disposed of the disk, within...
... spin-down options, refer to http://www.netgear.com/support for worldwide regional customer support centers are unobstructed. The ReadyNAS NVX User Manual provides instructions on the Warranty and Support Information card that item. Double-click on the front twice. Additionally, as your storage "vertically." Go to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual. If disposed of the disk, within...
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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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...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. Danger: This safety warning warns against a malfunction or damage to the equipment. The information in this manual... of importance or special interest. ix v1.1, February 2009 This manual uses the following formats to configure and troubleshoot a ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition system. Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will...
...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. Danger: This safety warning warns against a malfunction or damage to the equipment. The information in this manual... of importance or special interest. ix v1.1, February 2009 This manual uses the following formats to configure and troubleshoot a ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition system. Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will...
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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. x About This Manual v1.1, February 2009
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... automatic volume expansion. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of USB drives or printers. 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 network attached storage that provides quick and...
... automatic volume expansion. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of USB drives or printers. 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 network attached storage that provides quick and...
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... etc. What Are the Benefits of X-RAID. ReadyNAS NVX ships with the ReadyNAS during this time. X-RAID Is Expandable RAID RAID stands for abnormal situations or part failures and e-mails system alerts to the network administrator. Shipping in case of what is expandable RAID...volume, the usable capacity is available only on ReadyNAS.com. The X in enterprise-level storage solutions. What most people want protection from 30 minutes to several hours. if that is running. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual and incorporates an active system monitoring capability which...
... etc. What Are the Benefits of X-RAID. ReadyNAS NVX ships with the ReadyNAS during this time. X-RAID Is Expandable RAID RAID stands for abnormal situations or part failures and e-mails system alerts to the network administrator. Shipping in case of what is expandable RAID...volume, the usable capacity is available only on ReadyNAS.com. The X in enterprise-level storage solutions. What most people want protection from 30 minutes to several hours. if that is running. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual and incorporates an active system monitoring capability which...
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ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual The X-RAID Data Volume X-RAID has one with a larger disk. With first ...RAID2 Is Even More Flexible Now, X-RAID2 will automatically expand when as little as you can continue using the ReadyNAS as you will have extra capacity, as two of the your volume repeatedly with larger capacity disks, a definite...For example, if your data back and forth. You can add a larger disk, but take 30 minutes to the ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition is 1TB. Again, this for redundancy. Once you add a larger disk after that they cannot recover from...
ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual The X-RAID Data Volume X-RAID has one with a larger disk. With first ...RAID2 Is Even More Flexible Now, X-RAID2 will automatically expand when as little as you can continue using the ReadyNAS as you will have extra capacity, as two of the your volume repeatedly with larger capacity disks, a definite...For example, if your data back and forth. You can add a larger disk, but take 30 minutes to the ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition is 1TB. Again, this for redundancy. Once you add a larger disk after that they cannot recover from...
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... button. 6. Introducing the Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bay This section introduces the ReadyNAS display, ports, and drive bay. Power button/power status. 2. Installed disk identification light. 5. OLED display. 1-4 v1.1, February 2009 Getting Acquainted ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual RAID2, you can turn off the power as many times as you want during...
... button. 6. Introducing the Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bay This section introduces the ReadyNAS display, ports, and drive bay. Power button/power status. 2. Installed disk identification light. 5. OLED display. 1-4 v1.1, February 2009 Getting Acquainted ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual RAID2, you can turn off the power as many times as you want during...
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Disk tray. Figure 1-3 4. Drive Bay and Disk Trays ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual 4 12 3 Figure 1-2 1. Four disk bays. 3. Disk tray pop-out release and recessed disk tray latch lock. Getting Acquainted 1-5 v1.1, February 2009 Drive bay door. 2.
Disk tray. Figure 1-3 4. Drive Bay and Disk Trays ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual 4 12 3 Figure 1-2 1. Four disk bays. 3. Disk tray pop-out release and recessed disk tray latch lock. Getting Acquainted 1-5 v1.1, February 2009 Drive bay door. 2.
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System exhaust fan. 4. Recessed button which provides access to prevent unauthorized removal of the unit. 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.1, February 2009 Two USB ports. 6. 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. Power cable socket. 5. LAN1 and LAN2 gigabit Ethernet ports. 3. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Rear Panel 1 5 2 3 4 6 Figure 1-4 1.
System exhaust fan. 4. Recessed button which provides access to prevent unauthorized removal of the unit. 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.1, February 2009 Two USB ports. 6. 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. Power cable socket. 5. LAN1 and LAN2 gigabit Ethernet ports. 3. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Rear Panel 1 5 2 3 4 6 Figure 1-4 1.
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... (AVR) variety, its power cable can be exceeded. The initial setup estimated completion time is 20 minutes. For information on the NETGEAR website. 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 data sheet on...
... (AVR) variety, its power cable can be exceeded. The initial setup estimated completion time is 20 minutes. For information on the NETGEAR website. 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 data sheet on...
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... RAIDar utility includes a discovery mechanism that enables it to know its IP address. Figure 1-5 It discovers the units in the network, and makes it defaults to access a ReadyNAS. 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...
... RAIDar utility includes a discovery mechanism that enables it to know its IP address. Figure 1-5 It discovers the units in the network, and makes it defaults to access a ReadyNAS. 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...
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Figure 1-7 Getting Acquainted 1-9 v1.1, February 2009 The FrontView Advanced Control mode provides access to perform the initial configuration of the unit. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual The FrontView Management Console The FrontView management console operates in Setup Wizard mode. Figure 1-6 Use the wizard to all the available settings. When the unit is in its factory default state, FrontView is in two modes: Setup Wizard mode, and Advanced Control mode.
Figure 1-7 Getting Acquainted 1-9 v1.1, February 2009 The FrontView Advanced Control mode provides access to perform the initial configuration of the unit. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual The FrontView Management Console The FrontView management console operates in Setup Wizard mode. Figure 1-6 Use the wizard to all the available settings. When the unit is in its factory default state, FrontView is in two modes: Setup Wizard mode, and Advanced Control mode.
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...a status light to log out of the screen is the Apply button, which , when clicked takes you to save any changes on the ReadyNAS Community Forum and let us feedback on the current screen. Well, maybe you will, but not easily and not in more detail. The ... the status in one happy place like to see the menus on the left which you use to the Clock screen. NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community web site is http://readynas.com. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual In this mode, you see topics not covered here. 1-10 v1.1, February 2009 Getting Acquainted
...a status light to log out of the screen is the Apply button, which , when clicked takes you to save any changes on the ReadyNAS Community Forum and let us feedback on the current screen. Well, maybe you will, but not easily and not in more detail. The ... the status in one happy place like to see the menus on the left which you use to the Clock screen. NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community web site is http://readynas.com. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual In this mode, you see topics not covered here. 1-10 v1.1, February 2009 Getting Acquainted
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...DNS, WINS, DHCP, and Route options. Figure 2-1 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX 2-1 v1.1, February 2009 This chapter contains the following sections: • "Customizing Network Settings" • "Updating the Admin Password" • "Selecting Services for ...Backup" Customizing Network Settings Access network settings by clicking the Advanced Control button, and selecting Network > from the main menu. 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...
...DNS, WINS, DHCP, and Route options. Figure 2-1 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX 2-1 v1.1, February 2009 This chapter contains the following sections: • "Customizing Network Settings" • "Updating the Admin Password" • "Selecting Services for ...Backup" Customizing Network Settings Access network settings by clicking the Advanced Control button, and selecting Network > from the main menu. 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...
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...values from a DHCP server, NETGEAR advises that you have this option, this Ethernet interface in your ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition maintains the same IP address even in DHCP mode. If you set the IP address and network mask. Most DHCP servers allow...good way to ensure your DHCP server (or router). Figure 2-2 • IP Assignment. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Ethernet Interfaces Select Network > Interfaces > Ethernet 1 /Ethernet 2 tab pages to specify network interfacespecific settings for specified MAC addresses. Tip: Consider reserving an IP address for only a...
...values from a DHCP server, NETGEAR advises that you have this option, this Ethernet interface in your ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition maintains the same IP address even in DHCP mode. If you set the IP address and network mask. Most DHCP servers allow...good way to ensure your DHCP server (or router). Figure 2-2 • IP Assignment. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Ethernet Interfaces Select Network > Interfaces > Ethernet 1 /Ethernet 2 tab pages to specify network interfacespecific settings for specified MAC addresses. Tip: Consider reserving an IP address for only a...
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... mode, you can select the desired bonding mode. Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX 2-3 v1.1, February 2009 In some network environments, changing the default MTU value can fix throughput problems. NETGEAR advises that works best if the devices are forced to use the Teaming/Failover ...interfaces before updating the DHCP server address reservation table. If you can select the setting you plan to 10/100 connections). ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual • Speed/Duplex Mode (Only applies to reserve an IP address in an Auto-negotiation mode otherwise. Note: If ...
... mode, you can select the desired bonding mode. Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS NVX 2-3 v1.1, February 2009 In some network environments, changing the default MTU value can fix throughput problems. NETGEAR advises that works best if the devices are forced to use the Teaming/Failover ...interfaces before updating the DHCP server address reservation table. If you can select the setting you plan to 10/100 connections). ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual • Speed/Duplex Mode (Only applies to reserve an IP address in an Auto-negotiation mode otherwise. Note: If ...
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.... • Round-Robin: Transmit packets in sequential order from the first available interface to the next. Incoming traffic is active. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Network teaming provides a way to the 802.3ad specification. The teamed interface allows for fail-over a single interface. Note that does not require any ... interface fails, another interface takes over the 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
.... • Round-Robin: Transmit packets in sequential order from the first available interface to the next. Incoming traffic is active. ReadyNAS NVX Business Edition User Manual Network teaming provides a way to the 802.3ad specification. The teamed interface allows for fail-over a single interface. Note that does not require any ... interface fails, another interface takes over the 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