Adding Or Replacing Disks; Adding A New Disk - NETGEAR ReadyNAS 3100 Hardware Manual

Adding or Replacing Disks

Follow these instructions to add a new disk, or replace a failed disk. When a disk fails, the
unit sends email alerts and status messages about the need to replace the disk.
Be sure to check the hardware compatibility list on the NETGEAR
Note:
Support site for a list of disks qualified for use with the ReadyNAS
3100 to ensure that a suitable disk is used.
WARNING!
Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive trays
must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airflow.

Adding a New Disk

To add a new disk:
Pull the disk tray release pull switch. The tray handle pops out.
1.
Disk tray
handle
Pull out the disk tray, and replace the failed disk.
2.
Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay when you
reassemble the disk.
Slide the disk tray back into the ReadyNAS and secure the handle.
3.
The volume automatically synchronizes with the new disk in the background, taking
several hours depending on the disk size. The ReadyNAS can continue to be used,
although access will be slower until the volume synchronization finishes. You are notified
by e-mail when the process is complete.
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Disk tray release
pull switch