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... reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Choose a location for protection, the power cable can be securely and safely connected to be exceeded. • If you are using your storage system that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas for sitting on a desk or on the following systems: • Microsoft Windows 8 • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac...
... reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Choose a location for protection, the power cable can be securely and safely connected to be exceeded. • If you are using your storage system that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas for sitting on a desk or on the following systems: • Microsoft Windows 8 • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac...
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... about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at the time of the power failure, the system remains off when the power supply is restored. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to do not power off your disks. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. Performs an offline full disk test. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when...
... about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at the time of the power failure, the system remains off when the power supply is restored. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to do not power off your disks. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. Performs an offline full disk test. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when...
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Boot Menu Use the boot menu to X-RAID2. - WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 Reinstalls the firmware from the power supply. After the 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. If you want to reset the system to its last state when the power supply is restored: • If the...
Boot Menu Use the boot menu to X-RAID2. - WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 23 Reinstalls the firmware from the power supply. After the 10-minute time-out period, the factory default process begins. If you want to reset the system to its last state when the power supply is restored: • If the...
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... data off your boot menu selection. Performs an offline full disk test. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. Press the Power button. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. Mounts a volume as read only. Continue to scroll through boot mode options. For more , depending on . 4. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • Tech support. The system boots in the system logs...
... data off your boot menu selection. Performs an offline full disk test. Press the Backup button to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. Press the Power button. The status display screen shows the current boot mode option. 6. Mounts a volume as read only. Continue to scroll through boot mode options. For more , depending on . 4. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems • Tech support. The system boots in the system logs...
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... start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to defaults. • Tech support. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to the disks. Use this option when you want to reset the system to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to rescue data...
... start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to defaults. • Tech support. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to the disks. Use this option when you want to reset the system to restart or troubleshoot your storage system, such as read only. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to rescue data...
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... factory default process begins. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems The LEDs blink quickly and simultaneously to warn that takes approximately 5 minutes. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to...
... factory default process begins. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems The LEDs blink quickly and simultaneously to warn that takes approximately 5 minutes. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to...
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... factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your system. If you want to reset the system to cancel the factory default process, power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to defaults. • Tech support. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password...
... factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to restart or troubleshoot your system. If you want to reset the system to cancel the factory default process, power off a disk during the 10-minute time-out period. • OS reinstall. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to defaults. • Tech support. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password...
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... following boot modes: • Normal. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to reset the system to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Performs a memory test. Any problems are attempting to rescue data off your ReadyNAS storage system. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. •...
... following boot modes: • Normal. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you want to reset the system to factory default settings, do so. • Volume read -only. Performs a memory test. Any problems are attempting to rescue data off your ReadyNAS storage system. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. •...
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...-minute time-out ends. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs a memory test. Any problems are attempting to factory default settings, do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume read -only. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do not power off your storage system...
...-minute time-out ends. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs a memory test. Any problems are attempting to factory default settings, do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume read -only. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do not power off your storage system...
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... mounted by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Table 8. EDA 500 indicator descriptions Indicator Power LED eSATA LED Volume LED Alert LED Disk LEDs Description The Power LED has these states: • On. See the display screen for details. • Off. Powered off. For more information, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is on . • Off. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status...
... mounted by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Table 8. EDA 500 indicator descriptions Indicator Power LED eSATA LED Volume LED Alert LED Disk LEDs Description The Power LED has these states: • On. See the display screen for details. • Off. Powered off. For more information, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is on . • Off. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status...
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... disk to set up email alerts, and using the local admin page, see the instructions in the drive bay. 10. If the disk that you added was not previously formatted, the system uses the disk in the background while you continue to use a protected RAID configuration, your system. WARNING: Replace one disk at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. If you do not need to manually configure the new disk. Replace a Disk If your volumes use your storage...
... disk to set up email alerts, and using the local admin page, see the instructions in the drive bay. 10. If the disk that you added was not previously formatted, the system uses the disk in the background while you continue to use a protected RAID configuration, your system. WARNING: Replace one disk at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. If you do not need to manually configure the new disk. Replace a Disk If your volumes use your storage...
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... the list of supported ReadyNAS models. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product through the NETGEAR website. Updated to reflect changes in 6.0.8 firmware. Updated to reflect changes in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR...
... the list of supported ReadyNAS models. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product through the NETGEAR website. Updated to reflect changes in 6.0.8 firmware. Updated to reflect changes in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR...
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...Password 168 Configure System Alerts 169 Configure the Host Name 172 Enable Antivirus 173 Configure the Network Settings 174 Network Basic Concepts 174 Configure the Ethernet Interfaces 176 Configure Bonded Adapters 181 Configure Global Settings for File-Sharing Protocols 192 Basic File-Sharing Concepts 192 Supported File-Sharing Protocols 193 Configure File-Sharing Protocols 194 Configure Media Services 199 ReadyDLNA 199 iTunes Streaming Server 201 Configure Discovery Services 203 Install and Manage Apps 204 Install Free Apps 205 Enable the NETGEAR genie+ Marketplace Service...
...Password 168 Configure System Alerts 169 Configure the Host Name 172 Enable Antivirus 173 Configure the Network Settings 174 Network Basic Concepts 174 Configure the Ethernet Interfaces 176 Configure Bonded Adapters 181 Configure Global Settings for File-Sharing Protocols 192 Basic File-Sharing Concepts 192 Supported File-Sharing Protocols 193 Configure File-Sharing Protocols 194 Configure Media Services 199 ReadyDLNA 199 iTunes Streaming Server 201 Configure Discovery Services 203 Install and Manage Apps 204 Install Free Apps 205 Enable the NETGEAR genie+ Marketplace Service...
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...or Restore System Configuration 239 Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts 240 Backup Concepts 240 Recovery Concepts 242 Secure Cloud Backups 243 Backup Protocols 243 Backup Job Recommendations 244 Manage Backup and Recovery Jobs 244 Create a Backup Job 244 Create a Recovery Job 245 Configure a Backup or Recovery Job 248 Manually Start a Backup or Recovery Job 257 Delete a Backup or Recovery Job 258 View or Clear a Job Log 258 Configure the Backup Button 260 Time Machine 262 Back Up Your Mac Using Time Machine 262 Increase Your Time Machine Backup Capacity 264 ReadyNAS Vault...
...or Restore System Configuration 239 Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts 240 Backup Concepts 240 Recovery Concepts 242 Secure Cloud Backups 243 Backup Protocols 243 Backup Job Recommendations 244 Manage Backup and Recovery Jobs 244 Create a Backup Job 244 Create a Recovery Job 245 Configure a Backup or Recovery Job 248 Manually Start a Backup or Recovery Job 257 Delete a Backup or Recovery Job 258 View or Clear a Job Log 258 Configure the Backup Button 260 Time Machine 262 Back Up Your Mac Using Time Machine 262 Increase Your Time Machine Backup Capacity 264 ReadyNAS Vault...
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... iSCSI. 4. Configure Global Settings for each person that is available at support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. File-sharing protocols enable you can use ReadyCLOUD to back up your network. 2. For information about your system's hardware, see the hardware manual for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on page 192. You use your ReadyNAS system. 6. Shared folders are SAN data sets that allow to access your ReadyNAS...
... iSCSI. 4. Configure Global Settings for each person that is available at support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. File-sharing protocols enable you can use ReadyCLOUD to back up your network. 2. For information about your system's hardware, see the hardware manual for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Basic Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on page 192. You use your ReadyNAS system. 6. Shared folders are SAN data sets that allow to access your ReadyNAS...
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... to the shared folder. For NFS, you can also configure the access rights that you configure for one of the file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP • Rsync • HTTP The screen adjusts to display the access properties for the selected protocol. In this situation, users are saved and the pop-up screen, click the Network Access tab. 2. If the ReadyNAS uses the...
... to the shared folder. For NFS, you can also configure the access rights that you configure for one of the file-sharing protocol buttons: • SMB • NFS • FTP • Rsync • HTTP The screen adjusts to display the access properties for the selected protocol. In this situation, users are saved and the pop-up screen, click the Network Access tab. 2. If the ReadyNAS uses the...
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... shared folder. How a shared folder is accessed depends on the OS of the enabled file-sharing protocols. Note: For snapshots to be accessible to all files and folders on the shared folder settings pop-up screen. 5. Click the Reset permissions button. Owners, groups, and anyone else with access to the shared folder gains read/write access to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders and snapshots on page 49). For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on your storage...
... shared folder. How a shared folder is accessed depends on the OS of the enabled file-sharing protocols. Note: For snapshots to be accessible to all files and folders on the shared folder settings pop-up screen. 5. Click the Reset permissions button. Owners, groups, and anyone else with access to the shared folder gains read/write access to users from a Network-Attached Device You can remotely access shared folders and snapshots on page 49). For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on your storage...
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... Linux or Unix device. For better security, use an FTPS client to connect to access. • is enabled on your ReadyNAS system. Use FTP and FTPS You can use explicit mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your ReadyNAS using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to correlate NIS information with SMB user accounts. With FTPS, your NIS or other Linux or Unix server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using FTPS...
... Linux or Unix device. For better security, use an FTPS client to connect to access. • is enabled on your ReadyNAS system. Use FTP and FTPS You can use explicit mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your ReadyNAS using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to correlate NIS information with SMB user accounts. With FTPS, your NIS or other Linux or Unix server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using FTPS...
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... valid ReadyNAS user account credentials. ReadyNAS Remote users can allow other ReadyNAS Remote users to the access rights that you specify when you can access your device is online. ReadyNAS Remote is granted or restricted according to access your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. c. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 The ReadyNAS Remote service verifies that your Internet connection is working and that your system using their ReadyNAS Remote accounts. Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to ReadyNAS Remote.
... valid ReadyNAS user account credentials. ReadyNAS Remote users can allow other ReadyNAS Remote users to the access rights that you specify when you can access your device is online. ReadyNAS Remote is granted or restricted according to access your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. c. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 The ReadyNAS Remote service verifies that your Internet connection is working and that your system using their ReadyNAS Remote accounts. Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to ReadyNAS Remote.
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... roll back to a snapshot, see View and Change the Properties of automatic (continuous) snapshots per shared folder or LUN. For more information, see Roll Back to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced with an earlier version by the snapshot. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to a Snapshot...
... roll back to a snapshot, see View and Change the Properties of automatic (continuous) snapshots per shared folder or LUN. For more information, see Roll Back to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced with an earlier version by the snapshot. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to a Snapshot...