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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR ReadyNAS storage system. This manual ® describes the physical features of the ReadyNAS OS 6 desktop storage systems. This chapter contains the following sections: • Additional Documentation • Setup Location •...
For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using your ReadyNAS storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more.
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Supported Browsers The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0+ • Apple Safari, 5.0+ • Google Chrome 20+ • Mozilla Firefox 14+ If you have difficulty accessing the local admin page or if you notice unexpected behavior, try using another browser.
NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS 102 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bays • Rear Panel • Status Information • System Shutdown • Boot Menu...
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the front and side panels of ReadyNAS 102. Figure 1. ReadyNAS 102 front and side panels 1. Power button and LED 2. Disk activity LED 3. Exhaust vent 4.
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Drive Bays The following figure shows the drive bays of ReadyNAS 102. Figure 2. ReadyNAS 102 drive bays 1. Drive bay door 2. Disk tray handle 3. Recessed drive tray locking mechanism 4. Drive tray release latch 5.
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel of ReadyNAS 102. Figure 3. ReadyNAS 102 rear panel 1. Exhaust fan 2. Kensington lock 3. LAN ports with LED status indicators 4. USB 3.0 ports 5.
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your storage system by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Table 1. ReadyNAS 102 indicator descriptions Indicator Description Power button and LED Press this button to turn on the ReadyNAS.
• Tech support. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume read only. Mounts a volume as read-only. Use this option when you are attempting to rescue data off a disk during a disaster recovery.
Power LED and USB and backup status LED light. Legend: • • Off: Press and release the Reset button to confirm your boot menu selection. The system boots in the selected boot mode. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102...
NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS 104 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bays • Rear Panel • Status Information • System Shutdown • Boot Menu...
Figure 1. ReadyNAS 104 front and side panels 1. Exhaust vents 2. USB 2.0 port 3. Backup button and LED 4. Disk LEDs 5. Disk activity LED 6. Power button and LED 7. Drive bay door 8. Status display screen NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104...
The following figure shows the rear panel of ReadyNAS 104. Figure 3. ReadyNAS 104 rear panel 1. E-SATA port 2. Reset button 3. USB 3.0 ports 4. LAN ports with LED status indicators 5. Power cable socket 6. Exhaust fan 7. Kensington lock NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104...
Display messages about the status of your storage system. Note that the status display screen goes to sleep to prevent burn-in; to wake it, press the Power button. If the storage system reports an abnormal operation or error, the status display screen stays on. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104...
If the system was powered on at the time of the power failure, the system powers on when the power supply is restored. • If the system was powered off at the time of the power failure, the system remains off when the power supply is restored. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104...
• Tech support. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume read only. Mounts a volume as read-only. Use this option when you are attempting to rescue data off a disk during a disaster recovery.
The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. When the status display screen shows the boot mode that you need, press and release the Reset button to confirm your boot menu selection. The system boots in the selected boot mode. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104...
NETGEAR ReadyNAS 312 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS 312 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bays • Rear Panel • Status Information • System Shutdown • Boot Menu...
1. Power button and LED 2. Disk activity LED 3. Exhaust vent 4. USB 2.0 port 5. Infrared remote receiver 6. Backup button 7. USB and backup status LED 8. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 9. Drive bay door NETGEAR ReadyNAS 312...
6 7 8 Figure 6. ReadyNAS 312 rear panel 1. Exhaust fan 2. Kensington lock 3. USB 3.0 ports 4. E-SATA port 5. LAN ports with LED status indicators 6. Reset button 7. HDMI port 8. Power adapter socket NETGEAR ReadyNAS 312...
Forced shutdown. If the storage system is not responding, unplug it. • Using the ReadyNAS local admin page. For information about using the ReadyNAS local admin page to shut down your storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 312...
• Tech support. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume read only. Mounts a volume as read-only. Use this option when you are attempting to rescue data off a disk during a disaster recovery.
Power LED and USB and backup status LED light. Legend: • • Off: Press and release the Reset button to confirm your boot menu selection. The system boots in the selected boot mode. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 312...
NETGEAR ReadyNAS 314 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS 314 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bays • Rear Panel • Status Information • System Shutdown • Boot Menu...
Figure 7. ReadyNAS 314 front and side panels 1. Exhaust vents 2. USB 2.0 port 3. Backup button and LED 4. Disk LEDs 5. Infrared remote receiver 6. Disk activity LED 7. Power button and LED 8. Drive bay door 9. Status display screen NETGEAR ReadyNAS 314...
The following figure shows the rear panel of ReadyNAS 314. Figure 9. ReadyNAS 314 rear panel 1. Reset button 2. LAN ports with LED status indicators 3. E-SATA port 4. USB 3.0 ports 5. HDMI port 6. Power cable socket 7. Exhaust fan 8. Kensington lock NETGEAR ReadyNAS 314...
Display messages about the status of your storage system. Note that the status display screen goes to sleep to prevent burn-in; to wake it, press the Power button. If the storage system reports an abnormal operation or error, the status display screen stays on. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 314...
To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during the 10-minute time-out period. WARNING! The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to X-RAID2. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 314...
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• Tech support. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume read only. Mounts a volume as read-only. Use this option when you are attempting to rescue data off a disk during a disaster recovery.
This chapter describes how to reformat, add, and replace disks in your ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system. For information about configuring disks on your storage system, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. This chapter includes the following topics: •...
Supported Disks Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system. If you use non-supported disks, NETGEAR technical support will not provide assistance. For a list of supported disks, see the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl.
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Previously Formatted Disks This section describes how to use previously formatted disks with your ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system. Previously formatted disks must appear on the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List, which is available at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Reformat Previously Formatted Disks If you want to use disks that were previously formatted for an operating system other than ReadyNAS OS 6 (for example, Windows or RAIDiator), you must reformat the disks.
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems WARNING! This process erases all data and reformats all disks into a single X-RAID2 volume. If you want to preserve the data on the disks, you must back up the data to an external drive before using the disks in your ReadyNAS storage system.
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Add a Disk You can add a 3.5-inch hard disk drive, 2.5-inch hard disk drive, or a 2.5-inch solid-state drive to an empty disk bay. If you want to add a previously formatted disk to your storage system, see the instructions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 39.
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ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems a. Press and hold the disk tray release latch. Mounting bracket The tray handle pops out. b. While holding the disk tray release latch, pull out the mounting bracket and slide the bracket down the tray. When the mounting bracket is partially removed from the disk tray, the disk tray locking mechanism locks the mounting bracket to the disk tray.
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ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Disk tray locking mechanism Attach the new HDD to the mounting bracket. Make sure that the HDD mounting holes are aligned with the bracket’s mounting posts, and that the HDD connectors face the interior of the disk bay. Disks...
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You use the local admin page to manually configure the new disk. For more information about X-RAID2, Flex-RAID, and using the local admin page, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Disks...
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ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems To add a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) or 2.5-inch solid-state drive (SSD): Determine whether you need to shut down your system: • If you are adding disks to a diskless system, gracefully shut down the system. For information about how to gracefully shut down your system, see the System Shutdown section of the chapter that describes your system.
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ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems The tray handle pops out. b. While holding the disk tray release latch, pull out the mounting bracket, slide the bracket down the tray, and remove the bracket from the tray. When the mounting bracket is partially removed from the disk tray, the disk tray locking mechanism locks the mounting bracket to the disk tray.
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You use the local admin page to manually configure the new disk. For more information about X-RAID2, Flex-RAID, and using the local admin page, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Disks...
For information about RAID configurations, setting up email alerts, using the local admin page, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap drive bays, so you do not need to power down your storage system when replacing a disk.
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ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems The disk tray handle pops out. Pull out the disk tray. Press and hold the disk tray release latch. The tray handle pops. While holding the disk tray release latch, pull out the mounting bracket and slide the bracket down the tray.
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You can continue to use your storage system, although access is slower until the volume resynchronization finishes. For more information about RAID configurations, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Disks...
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ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems To replace a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) or 2.5-inch solid-state drive (SSD): If necessary, slide the disk tray handle locking mechanism to the unlocked position. Press the disk tray release latch. The tray handle pops out. Pull out the disk tray and replace the 2.5-inch HDD or SSD: a.
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You can continue to use your storage system, although access is slower until the volume resynchronization finishes. For more information about RAID configurations, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Disks...
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Factory Default Settings The following table lists factory default settings for ReadyNAS OS 6 desktop storage systems. Table 5. ReadyNAS OS 6 factory default settings Feature Default Login Default IP address The default IP address for the ReadyNAS is assigned by the local router (DHCP server).
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems ReadyNAS 102 Technical Specifications The ReadyNAS 102 storage system meets the following technical specifications: General: • Marvell Armada 370 1.2 GHz • 512 MB memory • 2-bay storage • One E-SATA port • One USB 2.0 port (front) •...
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems ReadyNAS 104 Technical Specifications The ReadyNAS 104 storage system meets the following technical specifications: General: • Marvell Armada 370 1.2 GHz • 512 MB memory • 4-bay storage • One E-SATA port • One USB 2.0 port (front) •...
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Certifications: • FCC, Class B, CE Class B, RoHS, VCCI Class B ReadyNAS 312 Technical Specifications The ReadyNAS 312 storage system meets the following technical specifications: General: • Intel 2.1 GHz Dual Core CPU •...
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) • Software controlled 92 mm chassis cooling fan Certifications: • FCC, Class B, CE Class B, RoHS, VCCI Class B ReadyNAS 314 Technical Specifications The ReadyNAS 314 storage system meets the following technical specifications: General: •...
ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
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ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which might retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap. • Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules, or contacts.
Notification of Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 desktop storage systems comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules.