Basic Setup - NETGEAR ReadyNAS Installation Manual

Basic Setup

After you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS is ready to use in
a production environment. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes.
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To set up your storage system:
1. Install all available disks that you want to use in your ReadyNAS
system.
Note: If you are using previously formatted disks that contain
data, you must reformat these disks before continuing. See
Reformat Disks
For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List
at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl.
For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual
for your system.
2. Place your system in a location that provides adequate
ventilation.
High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. It is
important to ensure that the fan exhausts are unobstructed.
For a complete list of placement considerations, see the
hardware manual for your system.
3. Connect the power cord to the back of the system and plug the
other end into a wall outlet or power strip.
4. If your ReadyNAS system includes a power switch on the back
panel, make sure that it is in the On position.
5. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the
storage system to your network.
6. If necessary, press the Power button to turn on the system.
7. Wait for the Power LED to turn solid blue.
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