NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ User manual

Installation Guide
)NSTALLATION'UIDE
NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+
Start Here
Follow these instructions to install your NETGEAR® ReadyNAS™ NV+. Then, consult
the ReadyNAS Setup Manual on your Installation CD for instructions on installing the
RAIDar utility and using the FrontView Setup Wizard to configure ReadyNAS. Access
the ReadyNAS User Guide on the Installation CD to configure any advanced features. The
ReadyNAS User Guide is also on the NETGEAR support site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com.
Warning: If you purchased a diskless unit, please read the optional disk installation
section before installing the RAIDar™ utility or connecting ReadyNAS to the network.
First, check your package contents
Before starting installation, check your package contents:
• ReadyNAS NV+
• Four hard disk trays
• Installation Guide
• Warranty Card
• Power cable
• Ethernet cable
• ReadyNAS Installation CD
• 16 screws for hard disk installation (included only with diskless units)
Then, take a moment to identify the features of your
ReadyNAS NV+
A. USB port (1)
B. Programmable backup button
C. Disk LEDs. Green for disk online.
D. Activity LED. Blinks for disk access.
E. Power button with indication LED
F. Disk tray door.
G. LCD display panel
H. Disk tray door access
I. Unit handle
J. System reset switch pin
K. USB port (2) and (3)
L. Ethernet port (RJ45)
M. Cooling fan
N. Power connector (100-
240VAC, 50/60HZ)
O. Label (includes serial
number and MAC address)
P. Kensington security lock
Install the hard disks (optional)
This is an optional step, required only if you purchased a diskless unit.
1. Remove the disk tray from the unit:
a. Open the door.
b. Press to release the latch.
c. Pull out the tray.
2. Insert a hard drive into the tray. Position
the drive with the bottom facing out from
the tray, and the connectors facing away.
Use the four screws provided with the
unit to secure the drive to the tray.
3. With the latch in the open position (1), slide the disk tray into the unit completely,
securing the latch and closing the door (2).
Note: If you want to prevent easy removal of the disk from the drive bay, set the lock
(3): to the right is unlocked; to the left is locked.
Finally, install the RAIDar utility
Your Installation CD contains the RAIDar utility for Windows, MAC and Linux. See the
ReadyNAS Setup Manual for installation instructions. When you complete installation of
the RAIDar utility, you are ready to power on ReadyNAS.
Initialize hard disks (if disks installed separately)
If you purchased a diskless ReadyNAS, after you install the hard disks and perform the
RAID Configuration, you must wait until the volume creation has completed before
accessing the FrontView™ Setup Wizard (see theReadyNAS Setup Manual and ReadyNAS
User Guide for complete instructions). It will take up to 2 hours, depending on disk
capacity.
An additional 2 to 10 hours are required before the RAID synchronization has completed
and the system is fully redundant. During the background RAID synchronization, access
to the NAS will be slower than normal. The RAIDar column, shown in the following
table, will indicate progress.
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Installation Guide
)NSTALLATION'UIDE
NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+
Start Here
Follow these instructions to install your NETGEAR® ReadyNAS™ NV+. Then, consult
the ReadyNAS Setup Manual on your Installation CD for instructions on installing the
RAIDar utility and using the FrontView Setup Wizard to configure ReadyNAS. Access
the ReadyNAS User Guide on the Installation CD to configure any advanced features. The
ReadyNAS User Guide is also on the NETGEAR support site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com.
Warning: If you purchased a diskless unit, please read the optional disk installation
section before installing the RAIDar™ utility or connecting ReadyNAS to the network.
First, check your package contents
Before starting installation, check your package contents:
• ReadyNAS NV+
• Four hard disk trays
• Installation Guide
• Warranty Card
• Power cable
• Ethernet cable
• ReadyNAS Installation CD
• 16 screws for hard disk installation (included only with diskless units)
Then, take a moment to identify the features of your
ReadyNAS NV+
A. USB port (1)
B. Programmable backup button
C. Disk LEDs. Green for disk online.
D. Activity LED. Blinks for disk access.
E. Power button with indication LED
F. Disk tray door.
G. LCD display panel
H. Disk tray door access
I. Unit handle
J. System reset switch pin
K. USB port (2) and (3)
L. Ethernet port (RJ45)
M. Cooling fan
N. Power connector (100-
240VAC, 50/60HZ)
O. Label (includes serial
number and MAC address)
P. Kensington security lock
Install the hard disks (optional)
This is an optional step, required only if you purchased a diskless unit.
1. Remove the disk tray from the unit:
a. Open the door.
b. Press to release the latch.
c. Pull out the tray.
2. Insert a hard drive into the tray. Position
the drive with the bottom facing out from
the tray, and the connectors facing away.
Use the four screws provided with the
unit to secure the drive to the tray.
3. With the latch in the open position (1), slide the disk tray into the unit completely,
securing the latch and closing the door (2).
Note: If you want to prevent easy removal of the disk from the drive bay, set the lock
(3): to the right is unlocked; to the left is locked.
Finally, install the RAIDar utility
Your Installation CD contains the RAIDar utility for Windows, MAC and Linux. See the
ReadyNAS Setup Manual for installation instructions. When you complete installation of
the RAIDar utility, you are ready to power on ReadyNAS.
Initialize hard disks (if disks installed separately)
If you purchased a diskless ReadyNAS, after you install the hard disks and perform the
RAID Configuration, you must wait until the volume creation has completed before
accessing the FrontView™ Setup Wizard (see theReadyNAS Setup Manual and ReadyNAS
User Guide for complete instructions). It will take up to 2 hours, depending on disk
capacity.
An additional 2 to 10 hours are required before the RAID synchronization has completed
and the system is fully redundant. During the background RAID synchronization, access
to the NAS will be slower than normal. The RAIDar column, shown in the following
table, will indicate progress.
3

Installation Guide
)NSTALLATION'UIDE
NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+
Start Here
Follow these instructions to install your NETGEAR® ReadyNAS™ NV+. Then, consult
the ReadyNAS Setup Manual on your Installation CD for instructions on installing the
RAIDar utility and using the FrontView Setup Wizard to configure ReadyNAS. Access
the ReadyNAS User Guide on the Installation CD to configure any advanced features. The
ReadyNAS User Guide is also on the NETGEAR support site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com.
Warning: If you purchased a diskless unit, please read the optional disk installation
section before installing the RAIDar™ utility or connecting ReadyNAS to the network.
First, check your package contents
Before starting installation, check your package contents:
• ReadyNAS NV+
• Four hard disk trays
• Installation Guide
• Warranty Card
• Power cable
• Ethernet cable
• ReadyNAS Installation CD
• 16 screws for hard disk installation (included only with diskless units)
Then, take a moment to identify the features of your
ReadyNAS NV+
A. USB port (1)
B. Programmable backup button
C. Disk LEDs. Green for disk online.
D. Activity LED. Blinks for disk access.
E. Power button with indication LED
F. Disk tray door.
G. LCD display panel
H. Disk tray door access
I. Unit handle
J. System reset switch pin
K. USB port (2) and (3)
L. Ethernet port (RJ45)
M. Cooling fan
N. Power connector (100-
240VAC, 50/60HZ)
O. Label (includes serial
number and MAC address)
P. Kensington security lock
Install the hard disks (optional)
This is an optional step, required only if you purchased a diskless unit.
1. Remove the disk tray from the unit:
a. Open the door.
b. Press to release the latch.
c. Pull out the tray.
2. Insert a hard drive into the tray. Position
the drive with the bottom facing out from
the tray, and the connectors facing away.
Use the four screws provided with the
unit to secure the drive to the tray.
3. With the latch in the open position (1), slide the disk tray into the unit completely,
securing the latch and closing the door (2).
Note: If you want to prevent easy removal of the disk from the drive bay, set the lock
(3): to the right is unlocked; to the left is locked.
Finally, install the RAIDar utility
Your Installation CD contains the RAIDar utility for Windows, MAC and Linux. See the
ReadyNAS Setup Manual for installation instructions. When you complete installation of
the RAIDar utility, you are ready to power on ReadyNAS.
Initialize hard disks (if disks installed separately)
If you purchased a diskless ReadyNAS, after you install the hard disks and perform the
RAID Configuration, you must wait until the volume creation has completed before
accessing the FrontView™ Setup Wizard (see theReadyNAS Setup Manual and ReadyNAS
User Guide for complete instructions). It will take up to 2 hours, depending on disk
capacity.
An additional 2 to 10 hours are required before the RAID synchronization has completed
and the system is fully redundant. During the background RAID synchronization, access
to the NAS will be slower than normal. The RAIDar column, shown in the following
table, will indicate progress.
3

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within
the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the
laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
© 2007-2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are
registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is
subject to change without notice.
March 2009
.Duration Act Description LED Description RAIDar Information
2 minutes Initial boot up OS booting
10 minutes Perform RAID configuration on RAIDar (optional) Waiting for RAIDar config Click Setup
~ 2 hours Volume Creation Installing
Creating Volume/booting Installing Creating/booting
ReadyNAS is not accessible during this time
~ 10 hours RAID synchronization. ReadyNAS is accessible during this time. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
Normal status. ReadyNAS is fully redundant. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
ErroraNo disks detected if all disk LEDs flash at once, and if disk 2 flashes
repeatedly Error. No disk detected. Firmware version
ErroraBad disk detected if one disk LED flashes once per second.
The disk corresponding to this LED is bad. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
a. Installation will abort if an error is detected.
Legend: LED off; LED on; LED slow blinking; LED fast blinking
When connecting ReadyNAS, please note the following:
•ReadyNAS connected directly to your network: If your client has a static IP
address, make sure it is on the same IP address subnet as the ReadyNAS device. You
can do this by configuring your client to obtain its IP address via DHCP. Even if your
network does not have existing DHCP service, the ReadyNAS device will assure that
you will get an IP address.
•ReadyNAS connected directly to your PC: If you are connecting a PC directly to
ReadyNAS (and not through a network), first set a static IP address on your PC in the
192.168.168.xxx subnet, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You can then use RAIDar to
detect ReadyNAS, or you can open a browser and enter the ReadyNAS default IP
address https://192.168.168.168/admin to connect to the ReadyNAS.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the
serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at http://
www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone
support service. Registration via our website is strongly recommended.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. For Warranty and
Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your
product.
An approved hard disk hardware list is available from the NETGEAR Support site.
Connect ReadyNAS
ReadyNAS connected directly to your network.
ReadyNAS connected directly to your PC (no cross-over
cable needed).

This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within
the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the
laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
© 2007-2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are
registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is
subject to change without notice.
March 2009
.Duration Act Description LED Description RAIDar Information
2 minutes Initial boot up OS booting
10 minutes Perform RAID configuration on RAIDar (optional) Waiting for RAIDar config Click Setup
~ 2 hours Volume Creation Installing
Creating Volume/booting Installing Creating/booting
ReadyNAS is not accessible during this time
~ 10 hours RAID synchronization. ReadyNAS is accessible during this time. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
Normal status. ReadyNAS is fully redundant. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
ErroraNo disks detected if all disk LEDs flash at once, and if disk 2 flashes
repeatedly Error. No disk detected. Firmware version
ErroraBad disk detected if one disk LED flashes once per second.
The disk corresponding to this LED is bad. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
a. Installation will abort if an error is detected.
Legend: LED off; LED on; LED slow blinking; LED fast blinking
When connecting ReadyNAS, please note the following:
•ReadyNAS connected directly to your network: If your client has a static IP
address, make sure it is on the same IP address subnet as the ReadyNAS device. You
can do this by configuring your client to obtain its IP address via DHCP. Even if your
network does not have existing DHCP service, the ReadyNAS device will assure that
you will get an IP address.
•ReadyNAS connected directly to your PC: If you are connecting a PC directly to
ReadyNAS (and not through a network), first set a static IP address on your PC in the
192.168.168.xxx subnet, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You can then use RAIDar to
detect ReadyNAS, or you can open a browser and enter the ReadyNAS default IP
address https://192.168.168.168/admin to connect to the ReadyNAS.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the
serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at http://
www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone
support service. Registration via our website is strongly recommended.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. For Warranty and
Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your
product.
An approved hard disk hardware list is available from the NETGEAR Support site.
Connect ReadyNAS
ReadyNAS connected directly to your network.
ReadyNAS connected directly to your PC (no cross-over
cable needed).

This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within
the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the
laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
© 2007-2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are
registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is
subject to change without notice.
March 2009
.Duration Act Description LED Description RAIDar Information
2 minutes Initial boot up OS booting
10 minutes Perform RAID configuration on RAIDar (optional) Waiting for RAIDar config Click Setup
~ 2 hours Volume Creation Installing
Creating Volume/booting Installing Creating/booting
ReadyNAS is not accessible during this time
~ 10 hours RAID synchronization. ReadyNAS is accessible during this time. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
Normal status. ReadyNAS is fully redundant. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
ErroraNo disks detected if all disk LEDs flash at once, and if disk 2 flashes
repeatedly Error. No disk detected. Firmware version
ErroraBad disk detected if one disk LED flashes once per second.
The disk corresponding to this LED is bad. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
a. Installation will abort if an error is detected.
Legend: LED off; LED on; LED slow blinking; LED fast blinking
When connecting ReadyNAS, please note the following:
•ReadyNAS connected directly to your network: If your client has a static IP
address, make sure it is on the same IP address subnet as the ReadyNAS device. You
can do this by configuring your client to obtain its IP address via DHCP. Even if your
network does not have existing DHCP service, the ReadyNAS device will assure that
you will get an IP address.
•ReadyNAS connected directly to your PC: If you are connecting a PC directly to
ReadyNAS (and not through a network), first set a static IP address on your PC in the
192.168.168.xxx subnet, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You can then use RAIDar to
detect ReadyNAS, or you can open a browser and enter the ReadyNAS default IP
address https://192.168.168.168/admin to connect to the ReadyNAS.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the
serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at http://
www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone
support service. Registration via our website is strongly recommended.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. For Warranty and
Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your
product.
An approved hard disk hardware list is available from the NETGEAR Support site.
Connect ReadyNAS
ReadyNAS connected directly to your network.
ReadyNAS connected directly to your PC (no cross-over
cable needed).

This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within
the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the
laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
© 2007-2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are
registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is
subject to change without notice.
March 2009
.Duration Act Description LED Description RAIDar Information
2 minutes Initial boot up OS booting
10 minutes Perform RAID configuration on RAIDar (optional) Waiting for RAIDar config Click Setup
~ 2 hours Volume Creation Installing
Creating Volume/booting Installing Creating/booting
ReadyNAS is not accessible during this time
~ 10 hours RAID synchronization. ReadyNAS is accessible during this time. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
Normal status. ReadyNAS is fully redundant. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
ErroraNo disks detected if all disk LEDs flash at once, and if disk 2 flashes
repeatedly Error. No disk detected. Firmware version
ErroraBad disk detected if one disk LED flashes once per second.
The disk corresponding to this LED is bad. IP Address; Host Name Firmware Version
a. Installation will abort if an error is detected.
Legend: LED off; LED on; LED slow blinking; LED fast blinking
When connecting ReadyNAS, please note the following:
•ReadyNAS connected directly to your network: If your client has a static IP
address, make sure it is on the same IP address subnet as the ReadyNAS device. You
can do this by configuring your client to obtain its IP address via DHCP. Even if your
network does not have existing DHCP service, the ReadyNAS device will assure that
you will get an IP address.
•ReadyNAS connected directly to your PC: If you are connecting a PC directly to
ReadyNAS (and not through a network), first set a static IP address on your PC in the
192.168.168.xxx subnet, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You can then use RAIDar to
detect ReadyNAS, or you can open a browser and enter the ReadyNAS default IP
address https://192.168.168.168/admin to connect to the ReadyNAS.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the
serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at http://
www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone
support service. Registration via our website is strongly recommended.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. For Warranty and
Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your
product.
An approved hard disk hardware list is available from the NETGEAR Support site.
Connect ReadyNAS
ReadyNAS connected directly to your network.
ReadyNAS connected directly to your PC (no cross-over
cable needed).