NETGEAR RN12P0610 - ReadyNAS 3200 User manual

202-10541-01
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July 2009
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
ReadyNAS 3200
Hardware Manual

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In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the ReadyNAS 3200 Network Attached Storage System has been suppressed in accordance
with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for
example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please
refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasReadyNAS 3200 Network Attached Storage System gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg
243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte
(z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
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gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the Class A category (business use only) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio
interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio
interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: 3200
Publication Date: July 2009
Product Family: Network Storage
Product Name: ReadyNAS 3200 Network Attached Storage System
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10541-01
Publication Version Number: 1.1

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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions and Formats ................................................................................................vii
User Manual Revision History .........................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Control Panel, Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bays ..................................................1-1
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-1
Disk Tray, Status Lights, Release, and Tray Handle, ...............................................1-2
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................1-3
Safety Warning ...............................................................................................................1-3
Rack Mount Setup ..........................................................................................................1-4
Rack Mounting Considerations ................................................................................1-4
Electrical Safety Precautions ...................................................................................1-5
General Safety Precautions .....................................................................................1-5
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions ..............................................................1-6
Rack Mount Precautions ..........................................................................................1-7
Choosing a Setup Location ......................................................................................1-7
Preparing for Setup ..................................................................................................1-8
Installing the System into a Rack .............................................................................1-8
Initial Setup, Default IP Address, and Login Password ................................................1-10
Chapter 2
Diagnostics and Maintenance
Identifying Control Panel Diagnostic and Status Information ..........................................2-1
Performing System Shutdown ........................................................................................2-3
Using the Power Switch ...........................................................................................2-3
Using the FrontView Browser User Interface ...........................................................2-4
Understanding the System Diagnostics Boot Menu .......................................................2-4
Using the OS Reinstall Option to Reinstall the Firmware ...............................................2-5
Using the Boot Menu to Format a RAID Volume ............................................................2-7

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Adding or Replacing Disks ...........................................................................................2-11
Adding a New Disk .................................................................................................2-11
Failed Disk Notification ...........................................................................................2-13
Choosing a Replacement Disk ...............................................................................2-13
Replacing a Failed Disk .........................................................................................2-13
Replacing System Components ...................................................................................2-15
Accessing the Inside of the System .......................................................................2-15
Replacing a System Fan ........................................................................................2-16
Replacing a Power Supply .....................................................................................2-18
Replacing the Onboard Battery ..............................................................................2-19
Appendix A
Default Settings and Specifications

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® ReadyNAS 3200 Hardware Manual describes the hardware features of a
ReadyNAS 3200 system. It also provides procedures for using the system diagnostics boot menu,
and procedures for adding, replacing or formatting disks. The information in this manual is
intended for readers with intermediate computer and networking skills.
Conventions and Formats
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompts, CLI text, code
italic URL links
Note: This note highlights information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: This note warns against a malfunction or damage to the equipment.

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User Manual Revision History
Danger: This safety warning warns against personal injury or death.
Part Number Version
Number Publication Date Description
202-10541-01 1.0 June 2009 First publication
202-10541-01 1.1 July 2009 Updated with safety compliance information and component
replacement topics.

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter provides an overview of the unit’s physical features.
Topics discussed in this chapter include:
•“Control Panel, Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bays”
•“Safety Warning”
•“Initial Setup, Default IP Address, and Login Password”
•“Safety Warning”
•“Rack Mount Setup”
Control Panel, Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bays
This section introduces the ReadyNAS control panel, status display, ports, and drive bays.
Front Panel
1. Twelve drive bays with hot pluggable disk trays that each include two status lights.
2. Control panel with status lights.
• Power and reset buttons.
• Power, LAN, disk, and fan status lights.
Figure 1-1
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Disk Tray, Status Lights, Release, and Tray Handle,
The disk tray features a push switch activated pop-out tray handle.
Figure 1-2
Figure 1-3
Warning: Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive trays must remain
in the drive bays to maintain proper airflow.
Disk failure light
Disk present and activity light
Disk tray release
push switch
Disk tray
handle