NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems User manual

Installation
ReadyNAS OS6 Rack-Mount Storage

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Contents
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 3
Front Bezel .................................................................................................................... 4
Basic Setup.................................................................................................................... 5
Reformat Disks............................................................................................................. 8
Additional Information .............................................................................................10

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Package Contents
Important: Read all safety warnings in the hardware manual for your
system before connecting the system to the power supply.
ReadyNAS system
(your model might vary)
Ethernet cable
Power cord (varies by model)
Front bezel (included with
some models)

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Front Bezel
Some ReadyNAS models include a front bezel.
¾To install the front bezel:
1. Hold the bezel in front of the ReadyNAS chassis.
2. Insert the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the holes on the
right bezel brace.
3. Push the bezel to the right and insert the tabs on the le side of the
bezel into the holes on the le bezel brace.
The bezel snaps into place.
4. (Optional) Lock the bezel.

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Basic Setup
Aer you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS is ready to use in a
production environment. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes.
¾To set up your storage system:
1. Install all available disks that you want to use in your ReadyNAS
system.
Note: If you are using previously formatted disks that contain data,
you must reformat these disks before continuing. See Reformat Disks
on page 8.
For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at
netgear.com/readynas-hcl.
For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for
your system or visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLiu0VeXd-Y.
2. Place your system in a location that provides adequate ventilation.
High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. It is important to
ensure that the fan exhausts are unobstructed.
For a complete list of placement considerations, see the hardware
manual for your system.

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3. Connect the power cord to the back of the system and plug the
power cord into a wall outlet or power strip.
4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the storage
system to your network.
5. If necessary, press the Power button to turn on the system.
6. Wait for the Power LED to turn solid blue.
7. Visit netgear.com/raidar to download and install the NETGEAR RAIDar
utility.
Download RAIDar to a computer connected to the Internet and
transfer the downloaded file to the computer on the same LAN as
your ReadyNAS system.
8. Start RAIDar.
RAIDar scans your local broadcast domain for your ReadyNAS. The
broadcast domain is your local network plus any networks reachable
through a switch or repeater, but not through a router.
9. Select your ReadyNAS in the RAIDar window.
10. Click the Setup button.
Note: Depending on your browser settings, you might get a
message such as “This Connection is Untrusted.” Select the
options to continue connecting.
The Authentication Required window displays.

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11. Log in to your ReadyNAS.
Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password,
and click the OK button.
The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your browser and launches
a setup wizard.
12. Follow the prompts of the setup wizard to configure your ReadyNAS
system.
The setup process is complete. You can begin using your ReadyNAS
storage system.

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Reformat Disks
If you are using previously formatted disks that contain data, you must
reformat the disks before you can use them with your ReadyNAS system.
WARNING: This process erases all data and reformats all disks into a
single X-RAID volume. If you want to preserve the data on the disks, you
must back up the data to an external drive before using the disks in your
ReadyNAS storage system.
¾To reformat previously formatted disks:
1. If your system is powered on, gracefully power o the system.
See Additional Information on page 10.
2. Install the previously formatted disks.
For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at
kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20641.
For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for
your system.
3. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button.
4. Press the Power button.
The system powers on.

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5. Continue pressing the Reset button for about five seconds until the
system enters the boot menu, then release:
6. Press and hold the Reset button for about one second to scroll
through the boot mode menu.
Each press and release scrolls forward to the next item in the boot
mode menu. Do one of the following:
• If your ReadyNAS system includes a LAN1 LED, press and release
until only the Power and LAN1 LEDs are lit.
• If your ReadyNAS system includes a UI LED, press and release until
only the UI LED is lit.
7. Press and hold the Reset button for about four seconds to initiate a
factory reset.
The system initiates a short disk test that takes 2 to 5 minutes.
Then, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Aer 10 minutes, the
factory default process starts.
8. (Optional) Press the Backup or OK button to skip the 10-minute
time-out period and begin the factory default process immediately.
The system returns to its factory default settings and reformats all
installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6.
When the factory default process is complete, the reformatted disks are
ready to use with your system.

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Additional Information
To help keep your storage system healthy and prevent the risk of data loss,
follow these rules of usage:
• Never replace more than one disk at a time while the system is
powered on.
• If you must power o your system, power it o gracefully, when
possible.
¾To gracefully power o your storage system:
1. Press the Power button on the front panel of the system.
The Power LED blinks, prompting you to confirm the shutdhown.
2. Press the Power button again.
The system shuts down gracefully.
For more information about setting up, configuring, and using your system,
see the soware and hardware manuals for your system.
Links to these manuals are available at
netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6 or through a link in the
product’s user interface.