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...NETGEAR, Inc. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 © 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. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See support information card. All rights reserved. No part of this document without the written permission...occur due to change without notice. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not ...
...NETGEAR, Inc. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 © 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. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See support information card. All rights reserved. No part of this document without the written permission...occur due to change without notice. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not ...
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... Side Panels 11 Drive Bays 12 Rear Panel 14 Status Information 15 System Shutdown 15 Boot Menu 16 Chapter 3 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels 19 Drive Bays 20 Rear Panel 22 Status Information 23 System Shutdown 23 Boot Menu 24 Chapter 4 Disks Previously Formatted Disks 27 Adding a Disk 28 Failed Disk Notification 29 Replacing a Disk 30 Appendix A Defaults and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 33 Duo v2 Technical Specifications 34 NV+ v2 Technical Specifications 35 Safety...
... Side Panels 11 Drive Bays 12 Rear Panel 14 Status Information 15 System Shutdown 15 Boot Menu 16 Chapter 3 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels 19 Drive Bays 20 Rear Panel 22 Status Information 23 System Shutdown 23 Boot Menu 24 Chapter 4 Disks Previously Formatted Disks 27 Adding a Disk 28 Failed Disk Notification 29 Replacing a Disk 30 Appendix A Defaults and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 33 Duo v2 Technical Specifications 34 NV+ v2 Technical Specifications 35 Safety...
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Getting Started 6 NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 storage system, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Visit http://readynas.com for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation.
Getting Started 6 NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 storage system, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Visit http://readynas.com for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation.
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... power supply (UPS) for sitting on a desk or on a closet shelf. System Requirements Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 requires the following: • Ethernet connection • 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+, Opera 9.5+, or Google Chrome 10+ browser • Hard disk drive or drives from the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List; ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Setup...
... power supply (UPS) for sitting on a desk or on a closet shelf. System Requirements Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 requires the following: • Ethernet connection • 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+, Opera 9.5+, or Google Chrome 10+ browser • Hard disk drive or drives from the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List; ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Setup...
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.../documentation. If you must synchronize. The factory reboot process can follow the progress in your unit tests and formats the disk, installs the operating system, and creates a volume. For more information, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is slower until the volume synchronization finishes. You can take several hours, depending on page 27. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 b. Make sure that contains data...
.../documentation. If you must synchronize. The factory reboot process can follow the progress in your unit tests and formats the disk, installs the operating system, and creates a volume. For more information, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is slower until the volume synchronization finishes. You can take several hours, depending on page 27. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 b. Make sure that contains data...
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.... The disk activity LED has these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. They indicate port speed and activity as follows: • Green on, amber off. 1000 Mbps connection speed, no activity • Green blinking, amber off. 1000 Mbps connection speed, activity • Green off, amber on the ReadyNAS. Powered on the front panel of your Duo v2, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is active. • Off. The disk was removed, failed...
.... The disk activity LED has these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. They indicate port speed and activity as follows: • Green on, amber off. 1000 Mbps connection speed, no activity • Green blinking, amber off. 1000 Mbps connection speed, activity • Green off, amber on the ReadyNAS. Powered on the front panel of your Duo v2, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is active. • Off. The disk was removed, failed...
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... volume using the Power button. • Factory default. The pass or fail result is reported using the unit's LEDs. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to skip the scan and let the system boot. Any problems are found on the size of your disks. ReadyNAS Duo v2 16 Your unit has the following boot modes...
... volume using the Power button. • Factory default. The pass or fail result is reported using the unit's LEDs. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to skip the scan and let the system boot. Any problems are found on the size of your disks. ReadyNAS Duo v2 16 Your unit has the following boot modes...
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... Boot Mode Description Status Indicator Power LED Normal Power LED illuminates. Factory default Disk 1 LED illuminates. OS reinstall Disk 2 LED illuminates. Tech support USB and backup status LED illuminates. Skip volume check Power LED and disk 1 LED illuminate. Memory test Power LED and disk 2 LED illuminate. Disk test Power LED and USB and backup status LED illuminate. ReadyNAS Duo v2 17 Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 To access...
... Boot Mode Description Status Indicator Power LED Normal Power LED illuminates. Factory default Disk 1 LED illuminates. OS reinstall Disk 2 LED illuminates. Tech support USB and backup status LED illuminates. Skip volume check Power LED and disk 1 LED illuminate. Memory test Power LED and disk 2 LED illuminate. Disk test Power LED and USB and backup status LED illuminate. ReadyNAS Duo v2 17 Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 To access...
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ReadyNAS NV+ v2 front and side panels 1. Power button and LED 7. Backup button and backup LED 4. Drive bay door 8. Exhaust vents 2. Disk activity LED 6. Status display screen ReadyNAS NV+ v2 19 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the front and side panels of ReadyNAS NV+ v2. 23 4 56 1 7 8 Figure 5. Disk LEDs 5. USB 2.0 port 3.
ReadyNAS NV+ v2 front and side panels 1. Power button and LED 7. Backup button and backup LED 4. Drive bay door 8. Exhaust vents 2. Disk activity LED 6. Status display screen ReadyNAS NV+ v2 19 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the front and side panels of ReadyNAS NV+ v2. 23 4 56 1 7 8 Figure 5. Disk LEDs 5. USB 2.0 port 3.
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.... • Blinking. Two LED status indicators are active. Indicator Power button and LED Disk LEDs (1, 2, 3, 4) Disk activity LED Rear panel Ethernet port LEDs Description Press this port, one green and one amber. The disk LEDs have these states: • Blinking. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 23 Booting or shutting down your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. If the unit is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. No connection System Shutdown You can...
.... • Blinking. Two LED status indicators are active. Indicator Power button and LED Disk LEDs (1, 2, 3, 4) Disk activity LED Rear panel Ethernet port LEDs Description Press this port, one green and one amber. The disk LEDs have these states: • Blinking. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 23 Booting or shutting down your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. If the unit is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. No connection System Shutdown You can...
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..., depending on your ReadyNAS unit. After 10 minutes, or if you select the factory default option with RAIDar during the time-out period, the factory default process begins. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 24 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your unit, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support.
..., depending on your ReadyNAS unit. After 10 minutes, or if you select the factory default option with RAIDar during the time-out period, the factory default process begins. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 24 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your unit, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support.
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... shows the boot mode you need, press and release Reset button to power on the unit. 4. Press the Power button to confirm your unit. 2. Continue to scroll through boot mode options. The system boots in the selected boot mode. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 25 Power off your boot menu selection. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 To access the boot menu: 1. Using...
... shows the boot mode you need, press and release Reset button to power on the unit. 4. Press the Power button to confirm your unit. 2. Continue to scroll through boot mode options. The system boots in the selected boot mode. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 25 Power off your boot menu selection. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 To access the boot menu: 1. Using...
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You cannot use a disk that was formatted for a Duo v1, an NV+ v1, or a Windows operating system, RAIDar displays a "Corrupt Root" error message. The unit automatically formats the disk in the same format as your ReadyNAS unit, as described in Boot Menu on page 8. Then, perform a factory default reboot as described in the following this process. Disks 27 Previously Formatted Disk Precautions Unit Status ReadyNAS unit has no disks (diskless) Precaution Turn the unit...
You cannot use a disk that was formatted for a Duo v1, an NV+ v1, or a Windows operating system, RAIDar displays a "Corrupt Root" error message. The unit automatically formats the disk in the same format as your ReadyNAS unit, as described in Boot Menu on page 8. Then, perform a factory default reboot as described in the following this process. Disks 27 Previously Formatted Disk Precautions Unit Status ReadyNAS unit has no disks (diskless) Precaution Turn the unit...
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... and NV+ v2 3. The volume automatically synchronizes with the same disk model. You are notified by email when the process is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. NETGEAR recommends replacing a failed disk with the new disk in the background. Use the ReadyNAS Dashboard to determine the disk vendor and model used in your unit, ensure that all drive trays remain in your unit. No matter how many hard drives are adding disks...
... and NV+ v2 3. The volume automatically synchronizes with the same disk model. You are notified by email when the process is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. NETGEAR recommends replacing a failed disk with the new disk in the background. Use the ReadyNAS Dashboard to determine the disk vendor and model used in your unit, ensure that all drive trays remain in your unit. No matter how many hard drives are adding disks...
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... table lists factory default settings for Windows, Mac, and Linux and RAID formatting utility LAN Connections MAC address See sticker on unit MTU size 1500 Ethernet port Auto Sense 10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45 LAN IP address DHCP acquired Defaults and Technical Specifications 33 Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is https://192.168.168.168/admin not connected to a DHCP server Admin user name (case-sensitive) admin Admin login password (case-sensitive) netgear1 Management System configuration ReadyNAS Dashboard web-based configuration and status monitoring...
... table lists factory default settings for Windows, Mac, and Linux and RAID formatting utility LAN Connections MAC address See sticker on unit MTU size 1500 Ethernet port Auto Sense 10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45 LAN IP address DHCP acquired Defaults and Technical Specifications 33 Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is https://192.168.168.168/admin not connected to a DHCP server Admin user name (case-sensitive) admin Admin login password (case-sensitive) netgear1 Management System configuration ReadyNAS Dashboard web-based configuration and status monitoring...
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ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 NV+ v2 Technical Specifications The ReadyNAS NV+ v2 storage system meets the following technical specifications: General: • 4-bay storage • Marvell single-core processor • 256MB DDR3 • One 1-gigabit Ethernet port • One USB 2.0 port (front) • Two USB 3.0 ports (back) • X-RAID2 ...disks Power consumption: • 48.4 W typical (with 4 x 1TB spinning) • 41.1 W idle Electrical: • Input: DC 12.0V, 5A Thermal: • Software controlled 92 mm chassis cooling fan • High temperature email alert with auto shutdown...
ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 NV+ v2 Technical Specifications The ReadyNAS NV+ v2 storage system meets the following technical specifications: General: • 4-bay storage • Marvell single-core processor • 256MB DDR3 • One 1-gigabit Ethernet port • One USB 2.0 port (front) • Two USB 3.0 ports (back) • X-RAID2 ...disks Power consumption: • 48.4 W typical (with 4 x 1TB spinning) • 41.1 W idle Electrical: • Input: DC 12.0V, 5A Thermal: • Software controlled 92 mm chassis cooling fan • High temperature email alert with auto shutdown...
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... of all the power supply units in this manual for details about your specific ReadyNAS unit. Install the socket outlet near the equipment in an easily accessible location. 2. Connect the units and their associated LAN connections only to avoid making a complete circuit, which can then quickly remove power from the system. • Always disconnect power from electrical shock. Defaults and Technical Specifications 36 Observe the...
... of all the power supply units in this manual for details about your specific ReadyNAS unit. Install the socket outlet near the equipment in an easily accessible location. 2. Connect the units and their associated LAN connections only to avoid making a complete circuit, which can then quickly remove power from the system. • Always disconnect power from electrical shock. Defaults and Technical Specifications 36 Observe the...
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ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 • Replace the on the main board, using only new fuses that are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference, which can replace the self-resetting PTC (positive temperature coefficient) fuses on -board battery only with your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the main board. do not...
ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 • Replace the on the main board, using only new fuses that are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference, which can replace the self-resetting PTC (positive temperature coefficient) fuses on -board battery only with your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the main board. do not...
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... FCC Rules. This equipment uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in a residential installation. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been...
... FCC Rules. This equipment uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in a residential installation. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been...
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... disk adding 28 failure 29 previously formatted 27 replacing 30 supported 26 disk tray Duo v2 13 NV+ v2 21 diskless units 8, 27 drive bay Duo v2 12 NV+ v2 20 E electrical safety 36 electrostatic discharge 37 email alerts 29 ESD 37 F factory default settings Duo v2 33 NV+ v2 33 failed disk 29 FCC 38 front panel Duo v2 11 NV+ v2 19 G general safety 36 H Hardware Compatibility List 7, 26, 27 L LEDs Duo v2 15 NV...
... disk adding 28 failure 29 previously formatted 27 replacing 30 supported 26 disk tray Duo v2 13 NV+ v2 21 diskless units 8, 27 drive bay Duo v2 12 NV+ v2 20 E electrical safety 36 electrostatic discharge 37 email alerts 29 ESD 37 F factory default settings Duo v2 33 NV+ v2 33 failed disk 29 FCC 38 front panel Duo v2 11 NV+ v2 19 G general safety 36 H Hardware Compatibility List 7, 26, 27 L LEDs Duo v2 15 NV...