Replacing A Disk - NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Hardware Manual

Replacing a Disk

In the case of a failed disk, the unit provides email alerts and status messages about the
need to replace a disk. ReadyNAS supports hot-swap bays, so you do not need to power
down your unit when replacing a disk.
To replace a disk:
1. Press the disk tray pull release latch.
The disk tray handle pops out.
2. Pull out the disk tray and replace the disk.
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1. Disk
2. Empty disk tray
3. Assembled disk and tray
3. Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay.
4. Slide the disk tray back into the unit and press the handle to secure the disk.
The volume automatically synchronizes with the new disk in the background. This could
take several hours depending on the disk size. You can continue to use your ReadyNAS,
although access is slower until the volume synchronization finishes. You are notified by
email when the process is complete.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems
Disks and Disk Replacements
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