Maintain; Firmware - NETGEAR RNDU4000-100NAS Software Manual

Maintain

Use FrontView to update the firmware on your system, manage power usage, and manage
UPS devices.

Firmware

Firmware is the software that operates your ReadyNAS storage system. It is written directly
to your system's read-only memory. NETGEAR periodically releases firmware updates to
improve your storage system. Because firmware is stored in read-only memory, updating the
firmware requires a special process.
The firmware on your ReadyNAS system is called RAIDiator, and your system uses the 4.2
version of RAIDiator. Updates are numbered chronologically, for example:
• RAIDiator 4.2.16
• RAIDiator 4.2.17
You can update the firmware on your ReadyNAS system remotely from the NETGEAR
website, or manually from a local drive. The update process changes only the firmware; it
does not modify your data.
NETGEAR recommends that you back up your data, especially data that cannot be replaced,
before you perform a firmware update.
Update Firmware Remotely
If your ReadyNAS system has Internet access, this remote method is easiest.
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To update firmware remotely:
1. Select System > Update from the FrontView main menu.
The Update screen displays.
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