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..., software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is suitable for use in the side of the case is not restricted. • The air is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) for protection, the power cable can be securely and safely connected...
..., software updates, documentation, an active user forum, and much more. Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is suitable for use in the side of the case is not restricted. • The air is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) for protection, the power cable can be securely and safely connected...
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... full disk test. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 15 Boot Menu Use the boot menu to defaults. • Tech support. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the storage system's LEDs. Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery...
... full disk test. NETGEAR ReadyNAS 102 15 Boot Menu Use the boot menu to defaults. • Tech support. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the storage system's LEDs. Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the Backup button during a disaster recovery...
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... the power supply is restored. • If the system was powered on at the time of the power failure, the system powers on your storage system, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to restart or troubleshoot your system. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. The system powers down safely without causing any data loss. - Power State If the power supply is...
... the power supply is restored. • If the system was powered on at the time of the power failure, the system powers on your storage system, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to restart or troubleshoot your system. Initiates a normal boot process, just like booting using the Power button. • Factory default. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. The system powers down safely without causing any data loss. - Power State If the power supply is...
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... a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the selected boot mode. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Use this option when you to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. Press the Backup button to rescue data off your boot menu selection. This process can take four hours or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual...
... a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the selected boot mode. Power off a disk during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Use this option when you to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu message. 5. Press the Backup button to rescue data off your boot menu selection. This process can take four hours or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual...
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... ReadyNAS storage system. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to interpret memory test results. • Test disk. Performs a memory test. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support...
... ReadyNAS storage system. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to interpret memory test results. • Test disk. Performs a memory test. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period begins. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support...
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... Power button. • Factory default. Use this option when you want to reset the system to X-RAID2. - For more , depending on the status display screen. • Test disk. If you are reported in the system logs. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs a memory test. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems The LEDs blink quickly...
... Power button. • Factory default. Use this option when you want to reset the system to X-RAID2. - For more , depending on the status display screen. • Test disk. If you are reported in the system logs. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Performs a memory test. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems The LEDs blink quickly...
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... period, the factory default process begins. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. This process can take four hours or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is reported on the size of your system. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period...
... period, the factory default process begins. Use the tech support boot mode only when a NETGEAR technical support representative instructs you are reported in the system logs. This process can take four hours or more information about viewing the system logs, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is reported on the size of your system. OS reinstall boot mode also resets some configuration files. After the disk test, a 10-minute time-out period...
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...: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. 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. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password...
...: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. 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. WARNING: The factory default reboot process resets the storage system to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to the disks. Mounts a volume as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password...
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... 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 the disks. If you want to defaults. • Tech support. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to factory default settings, do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume...
... 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 the disks. If you want to defaults. • Tech support. Tip: To start the factory default process immediately, press the OK button during a disaster recovery. • Memory test. Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. - Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to factory default settings, do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative. • Volume...
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... removed, failed, or is healthy. The Alert LED has these states: • On. Powered off. The disk is not established. See the display screen for details. • Off. The SATA link is active. • Solid red. The system needs attention. Table 8. The eSATA LED has these states: • On. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage...
... removed, failed, or is healthy. The Alert LED has these states: • On. Powered off. The disk is not established. See the display screen for details. • Off. The SATA link is active. • Solid red. The system needs attention. Table 8. The eSATA LED has these states: • On. Use the local admin page to each active drive bay indicates the status of your storage...
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... system rebuilds the volume using the local admin page, see the instructions in the background while you continue to replace more than one disk at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Disks 83 Press down your system can also use your system. The disk tray is available at a time. If necessary, turn on your data before replacing another disk. For more information, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is secured...
... system rebuilds the volume using the local admin page, see the instructions in the background while you continue to replace more than one disk at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6. Disks 83 Press down your system can also use your system. The disk tray is available at a time. If necessary, turn on your data before replacing another disk. For more information, see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is secured...
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... http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Phone (Other Countries): Check 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 manual to list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends registering your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. Updated to reflect changes in 6.1.0 firmware. First publication 2 Updated to reflect changes in...
... http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Phone (Other Countries): Check 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 manual to list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends registering your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. Updated to reflect changes in 6.1.0 firmware. First publication 2 Updated to reflect changes in...
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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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... Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on other devices. LUNs are the way you organize the data you store on page 240. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Quick-Start Guide This manual provides conceptual information about storage systems, detailed instructions about using your system, review the following sections in folders and LUNs by creating snapshots. 5. To quickly start using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about your system's hardware, see the hardware manual for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates, documentation, an active user...
... Data Backup and Recovery Concepts on other devices. LUNs are the way you organize the data you store on page 240. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Quick-Start Guide This manual provides conceptual information about storage systems, detailed instructions about using your system, review the following sections in folders and LUNs by creating snapshots. 5. To quickly start using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about your system's hardware, see the hardware manual for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates, documentation, an active user...
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... accessing the shared folder. 7. Host settings do not apply 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 users on the host. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you can select the default group...
... accessing the shared folder. 7. Host settings do not apply 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 users on the host. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: If the ReadyNAS uses the local database, you can select the default group...
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... your storage system using other network-attached devices, such as a laptop or tablet. Access Shared Folders from their network-attached devices, you granted (see View and Change the Properties of a Shared Folder on page 49). For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on page 45. The default access rights are restored. Click the Reset tab. 6. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 4. How a shared folder is accessed depends on the OS of the enabled file-sharing protocols. The network-attached device must support one...
... your storage system using other network-attached devices, such as a laptop or tablet. Access Shared Folders from their network-attached devices, you granted (see View and Change the Properties of a Shared Folder on page 49). For more information, see Shared Folder Access Rights on page 45. The default access rights are restored. Click the Reset tab. 6. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 4. How a shared folder is accessed depends on the OS of the enabled file-sharing protocols. The network-attached device must support one...
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... server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. Use FTP and FTPS You can use explicit mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your ReadyNAS using the FTP file-sharing protocol. Ensure that the NFS file-sharing protocol is enabled on the Linux or Unix device. To access an NFS shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to your FTP client. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: Your ReadyNAS system does not support...
... server setting. To access an SMB shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. Use FTP and FTPS You can use explicit mode (also known as FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your ReadyNAS using the FTP file-sharing protocol. Ensure that the NFS file-sharing protocol is enabled on the Linux or Unix device. To access an NFS shared folder using a network-attached Linux or Unix device: 1. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to your FTP client. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: Your ReadyNAS system does not support...
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... provide valid ReadyNAS user account credentials. b. Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you configure access to the shared folder. ReadyNAS Remote users can allow other ReadyNAS Remote users to Shared Folders on page 50. For more information about enabling ReadyNAS Remote on your system, see Set Network Access Rights to access your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. Shared Folders 81 ReadyNAS Remote is granted or restricted according to individual shared folders is enabled. 3. (Optional) Configure advanced settings for the ReadyNAS Remote service: a. Configure the...
... provide valid ReadyNAS user account credentials. b. Add ReadyNAS Remote Users After you configure access to the shared folder. ReadyNAS Remote users can allow other ReadyNAS Remote users to Shared Folders on page 50. For more information about enabling ReadyNAS Remote on your system, see Set Network Access Rights to access your system using enabled file-sharing protocols. Shared Folders 81 ReadyNAS Remote is granted or restricted according to individual shared folders is enabled. 3. (Optional) Configure advanced settings for the ReadyNAS Remote service: a. Configure the...
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... number of a Shared Folder on page 45. Clones You can replace a shared folder or LUN with the version captured by rolling back to select the Allow snapshot access check box in the shared folder or LUN settings pop-up screen. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced...
... number of a Shared Folder on page 45. Clones You can replace a shared folder or LUN with the version captured by rolling back to select the Allow snapshot access check box in the shared folder or LUN settings pop-up screen. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 Note: For snapshots to be accessible to users from their network-attached device, you roll back to a snapshot, the entire shared folder or LUN is replaced...