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ReadyNAS Ultra, Ultra Plus, and Pro Series Hardware Manual Models: Ultra 2 Ultra 4 Ultra 6 Ultra 2 Plus Ultra 4 Plus Ultra 6 Plus Pro 2 Pro 4 Pro 6 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 April 2011...
NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com.
For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using your ReadyNAS Pro series, see the ReadyNAS for Business Software Manual. Both documents are available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit http://readynas.com for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation,...
Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux operating system • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+, Apple Safari, 2.0+, Mozilla Firefox 2.0+, or Opera 9.5+ browser • Hard disk drive or drives from the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List; see http://www.readynas.com/?page_id=82. Getting Started...
ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, Pro 2 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bay •...
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels This section describes the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 units. Your unit’s color might vary from the color shown in this manual. Figure 1. ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 front and side panels 1.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Drive Bay This section describes the drive bay of ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 units. Figure 2. ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 drive bay 1. Drive bay door 2.
Ultra series or ReadyNAS Ultra Plus series storage system, see the ReadyNAS for Home Software Manual. For information about using FrontView to shut down your ReadyNAS Pro series storage system, see the ReadyNAS for Business Software Manual. Both documents are available at http://www.readynas.com/?cat=40. ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, Pro 2...
• 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. • Skip volume check. After a system crash, the system tries to scan and fix the volume using a file system check.
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Power LED and disk 2 LED are lit. Disk test Power LED and USB and backup status LED are lit. Press and release Reset button to confirm your boot menu selection. The system boots in the selected boot mode. ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, Pro 2...
ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bay •...
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels This section describes the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4 units. Your unit’s color might vary from the color shown in this manual. Figure 4. ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4 front and side panels 1.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Drive Bay This section describes the drive bay of ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4 units. Figure 5. ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4 drive bay 1. Drive bay door 2.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Rear Panel This section describes the rear panel of ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4 units. Figure 6. ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4 rear panel 1. Exhaust fan 2. Power cable socket 3.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Item Description Power button and LED Press this button to turn on the ReadyNAS. The LED has these states: •...
• 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. ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4...
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Use this option to skip the scan and let the system boot. WARNING! Use the skip volume check boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative, otherwise data loss might occur. •...
ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bay •...
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels This section describes the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 units. Your unit’s color might vary from the color shown in this manual. Figure 7. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 front and side panels 1.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Drive Bay This section describes the drive bay of ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 units. Figure 8. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 drive bay 1. Drive bay door 2.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Rear Panel This section describes the rear panel of ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 units. Figure 9. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 rear panel 1. Exhaust fan 2. PSU exhaust fan 3.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Item Description Power button and LED Press this button to boot the ReadyNAS. The LED has these states: •...
• 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. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6...
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Use this option to skip the scan and let the system boot. WARNING! Use the skip volume check boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative, otherwise data loss might occur. •...
Disks and Disk Replacements This chapter includes the following topics: • Supported Disks • Failed Disk Notification • Adding a Disk • Replacing a Disk...
When a disk fails in your ReadyNAS, you are notified by email. Email alerts must be set up for notifications to be sent. In addition, FrontView provides information about the failed disk. NETGEAR recommends replacing a failed disk with the same disk model. Use FrontView to determine the disk vendor and model used in your unit.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Adding a Disk You can add a hard disk to an empty disk bay. You do not need to shut down your unit before adding a disk. To add a disk: Press the disk tray release latch. The tray handle pops out.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems 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.
Defaults and Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following sections: • ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, Pro 2 • ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4 • ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6 • Safety Warnings...
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, Pro 2 The following table lists factory default settings for ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 storage systems. Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is https://192.168.168.168...
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ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Physical dimensions (h x w x d): • 142 x 101 x 220 mm • 5.60 x 3.98 x 8.70 in Physical weight: • 2.07 kg / 4.56 lb without disks Power consumption: • 38 W (with 2 x 2 TB) Electrical: •...
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4 The following table lists factory default settings for ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4 storage systems. Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is https://192.168.168.168 not connected to a DHCP server Admin user name (case-sensitive)
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ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Physical weight: • 4.70 kg / 10.35 lb without disks Power consumption: • 48W (with 4 x 2 TB)* * Using Seagate 2 TB LP drives, with system in idle state Electrical: • 120W server-rated AC power supply •...
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6 The following table lists factory default settings for ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 storage systems. Table 1. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, and Pro 6 Factory Default Settings Feature Default Login...
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ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Physical dimensions (h x w x d): • 250 x 170 x 285 mm • 10.0 x 6.7 x 11.2 in Physical weight: • 7.21 kg / 15.90 lb without disks Power consumption: • 68W (with 6 x 2 TB)* * Using Seagate 2 TB LP drives, with system in idle state Electrical: •...
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Safety Warnings The equipment contains no operator access areas and is certified for installation only by trained personnel, according to the installation instructions provided with each unit. Install the socket outlet near the equipment in an easily accessible location. Observe the on-board battery precautions.
ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the ReadyNAS clean and free of clutter. • See the technical specifications in this manual for details about your specific ReadyNAS Ultra unit.
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 Ultra, Ultra Plus, and Pro comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra, Ultra Plus, and Pro do not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Index battery Hardware Compatibility List boot menu LEDs compliance location, unit Declaration Of Conformity Pro 2 disk failure Pro 4 disk replacement Pro 6 disk, adding disk, failure disk, replacing rear panel disks, supported restarting drive bay safety electrical safety safety warning electrostatic discharge setup location...
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ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Ultra 2 Ultra 2 Plus Ultra 4 Ultra 4 Plus Ultra 6 Ultra 6 Plus unit location volume synchronization...