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ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Hardware Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2012 202-10895-04
ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Hardware Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2012 202-10895-04
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...occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without notice. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks ...All rights reserved. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See support information card. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 ...
...occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without notice. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks ...All rights reserved. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See support information card. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Documentation 6 Setup Location 7 System Requirements 7 Diskless Units 8 Chapter 2 ReadyNAS Duo v2 Front and 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 3
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Documentation 6 Setup Location 7 System Requirements 7 Diskless Units 8 Chapter 2 ReadyNAS Duo v2 Front and 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 3
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ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Appendix A Defaults and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 33 Duo v2 Technical Specifications 34 NV+ v2 Technical Specifications 35 Safety Warnings 36 Electrical Safety Precautions 36 General Safety Precautions 36 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 37 Appendix B Compliance Notification Index 4
ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Appendix A Defaults and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 33 Duo v2 Technical Specifications 34 NV+ v2 Technical Specifications 35 Safety Warnings 36 Electrical Safety Precautions 36 General Safety Precautions 36 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 37 Appendix B Compliance Notification Index 4
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1. Getting Started 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Duo v2 and NV+ v2 storage systems. This chapter contains the following sections: • Additional Documentation • Setup Location • System Requirements • Diskless Units 5 This ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Hardware Manual describes the physical features of a NETGEAR ReadyNAS® storage system.
1. Getting Started 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Duo v2 and NV+ v2 storage systems. This chapter contains the following sections: • Additional Documentation • Setup Location • System Requirements • Diskless Units 5 This ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Hardware Manual describes the physical features of a NETGEAR ReadyNAS® storage system.
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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. NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit http://readynas.com for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. Getting Started 6
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. NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit http://readynas.com for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. Getting Started 6
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... NV+ v2 Setup Location Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 is suitable for use in the side of the... supply (UPS) for protection, the power cable can be securely and safely connected to the UPS. see http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. Choose a location for sitting on a desk or on a closet shelf. The small, compact size makes... unit and through the vents in a home or small office environment where it can be freestanding. Getting Started 7 System Requirements Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 requires the following: • Ethernet connection • Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS,...
... NV+ v2 Setup Location Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 is suitable for use in the side of the... supply (UPS) for protection, the power cable can be securely and safely connected to the UPS. see http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. Choose a location for sitting on a desk or on a closet shelf. The small, compact size makes... unit and through the vents in a home or small office environment where it can be freestanding. Getting Started 7 System Requirements Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 requires the following: • Ethernet connection • Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS,...
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...following procedure is illustrated with a Duo v2, but the same steps apply for an NV+ v2. To prepare a diskless unit for first use your unit. Getting Started 8 The tray handle pops out. If you use : 1. See http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Diskless... Units If you purchased a ReadyNAS storage system without a pre-installed hard disk drive or drives, you must follow this procedure before you are...
...following procedure is illustrated with a Duo v2, but the same steps apply for an NV+ v2. To prepare a diskless unit for first use your unit. Getting Started 8 The tray handle pops out. If you use : 1. See http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Diskless... Units If you purchased a ReadyNAS storage system without a pre-installed hard disk drive or drives, you must follow this procedure before you are...
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... screws that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay. The factory reboot process can continue to 30 minutes while your ReadyNAS, although access is available at the same time, they must move the data to secure the disk. 3. For more information, see the... Disks on . 4. If you are using a previously formatted disk that contains data you want to preserve, you are installing multiple disks at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 b. This process can follow the progress in your unit. c. Make sure that came with your...
... screws that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay. The factory reboot process can continue to 30 minutes while your ReadyNAS, although access is available at the same time, they must move the data to secure the disk. 3. For more information, see the... Disks on . 4. If you are using a previously formatted disk that contains data you want to preserve, you are installing multiple disks at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 b. This process can follow the progress in your unit. c. Make sure that came with your...
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ReadyNAS Duo v2 2 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS Duo v2 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bays • Rear Panel • Status Information • System Shutdown • Boot Menu 10 2.
ReadyNAS Duo v2 2 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS Duo v2 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bays • Rear Panel • Status Information • System Shutdown • Boot Menu 10 2.
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Disk activity LED 3. Backup button 6. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 8. Exhaust vent 4. Power button and LED 2. USB 2.0 port 5. ReadyNAS Duo v2 front and side panels 1. USB and backup status LED 7. Drive bay door ReadyNAS Duo v2 11 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Duo v2. 1 2 3 8 45 6 7 Figure 1.
Disk activity LED 3. Backup button 6. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 8. Exhaust vent 4. Power button and LED 2. USB 2.0 port 5. ReadyNAS Duo v2 front and side panels 1. USB and backup status LED 7. Drive bay door ReadyNAS Duo v2 11 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Front and Side Panels The following figure shows the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Duo v2. 1 2 3 8 45 6 7 Figure 1.
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Recessed drive tray locking mechanism 4. Drive tray release latch 5. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Drive Bays The following figure shows the drive bays of ReadyNAS Duo v2. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2. Disk tray handle 3. ReadyNAS Duo v2 drive bay 1. Drive bay door 2. Drive bays ReadyNAS Duo v2 12
Recessed drive tray locking mechanism 4. Drive tray release latch 5. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Drive Bays The following figure shows the drive bays of ReadyNAS Duo v2. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2. Disk tray handle 3. ReadyNAS Duo v2 drive bay 1. Drive bay door 2. Drive bays ReadyNAS Duo v2 12
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Disk tray 3. Hard drive 2. Disk tray release latch ReadyNAS Duo v2 13 Disk tray handle 4. ReadyNAS Duo v2 disk tray 1. Recessed disk tray locking mechanism 5. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 The following figure shows a ReadyNAS Duo v2 disk tray. 2 1 3 4 5 Figure 3.
Disk tray 3. Hard drive 2. Disk tray release latch ReadyNAS Duo v2 13 Disk tray handle 4. ReadyNAS Duo v2 disk tray 1. Recessed disk tray locking mechanism 5. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 The following figure shows a ReadyNAS Duo v2 disk tray. 2 1 3 4 5 Figure 3.
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ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel of ReadyNAS Duo v2. 1 2 34 56 Figure 4. USB 3.0 ports 5. 1-gigabit Ethernet port with LED status indicators 6. Power adapter socket ReadyNAS Duo v2 14 Exhaust fan 2. Reset button 4. ReadyNAS Duo v2 rear panel 1. Kensington lock 3.
ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel of ReadyNAS Duo v2. 1 2 34 56 Figure 4. USB 3.0 ports 5. 1-gigabit Ethernet port with LED status indicators 6. Power adapter socket ReadyNAS Duo v2 14 Exhaust fan 2. Reset button 4. ReadyNAS Duo v2 rear panel 1. Kensington lock 3.
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... For information about the status of the unit. Powered off . If the unit is resynchronizing. • Off. ReadyNAS Duo v2 15 Booting or shutting down your Duo v2, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is operating normally. • Blinking. The disk bay is active. ...Off. The disk activity LED has these states: • Blinking. The LED has these states: • Blinking. A disk is empty. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Status Information You can shut down your unit in the following table. Press the Power button twice to shut down ...
... For information about the status of the unit. Powered off . If the unit is resynchronizing. • Off. ReadyNAS Duo v2 15 Booting or shutting down your Duo v2, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is operating normally. • Blinking. The disk bay is active. ...Off. The disk activity LED has these states: • Blinking. The LED has these states: • Blinking. A disk is empty. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Status Information You can shut down your unit in the following table. Press the Power button twice to shut down ...
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...After a system crash, the system tries to interpret memory test results. • Disk test. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to scan and fix the volume using a file system check. ReadyNAS Duo v2 16 Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. Performs an ...This can take 4 hours or more, depending on your unit, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to boot. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your disks. The factory default reboot process resets the...
...After a system crash, the system tries to interpret memory test results. • Disk test. Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to scan and fix the volume using a file system check. ReadyNAS Duo v2 16 Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. Performs an ...This can take 4 hours or more, depending on your unit, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to boot. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your disks. The factory default reboot process resets the...
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...; Memory test Power LED and disk 2 LED illuminate. Disk test Power LED and USB and backup status LED illuminate. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 To access the boot menu: 1. Power off your boot menu selection. Press the Backup button to confirm ...; USB & Backup LED Legend: • On: • Off: 6. ReadyNAS Duo v2 17 Press and release Reset button to scroll through boot mode options. Continue to power on the unit. 4. Press the Power button to press...
...; Memory test Power LED and disk 2 LED illuminate. Disk test Power LED and USB and backup status LED illuminate. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 To access the boot menu: 1. Power off your boot menu selection. Press the Backup button to confirm ...; USB & Backup LED Legend: • On: • Off: 6. ReadyNAS Duo v2 17 Press and release Reset button to scroll through boot mode options. Continue to power on the unit. 4. Press the Power button to press...
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Status display screen ReadyNAS NV+ v2 19 Power button and LED 7. 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. Exhaust vents 2. Backup button and backup LED 4. Disk LEDs 5. Drive bay door 8. USB 2.0 port 3. Disk activity LED 6. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 front and side panels 1.
Status display screen ReadyNAS NV+ v2 19 Power button and LED 7. 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. Exhaust vents 2. Backup button and backup LED 4. Disk LEDs 5. Drive bay door 8. USB 2.0 port 3. Disk activity LED 6. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 front and side panels 1.
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ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Drive Bays The following figure shows the drive bays of ReadyNAS NV+ v2. 2 3 4 1 5 Figure 6. Disk tray handle 3. Drive bay door 2. Recessed drive tray locking mechanism 4. Drive bays ReadyNAS NV+ v2 20 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 drive bay 1. Drive tray release latch 5.
ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Drive Bays The following figure shows the drive bays of ReadyNAS NV+ v2. 2 3 4 1 5 Figure 6. Disk tray handle 3. Drive bay door 2. Recessed drive tray locking mechanism 4. Drive bays ReadyNAS NV+ v2 20 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 drive bay 1. Drive tray release latch 5.
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Hard drive 2. Disk tray release latch ReadyNAS NV+ v2 21 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 disk tray 1. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 The following figure shows a ReadyNAS NV+ v2 disk tray. 2 1 3 4 5 Figure 7. Recessed disk tray locking mechanism 5. Disk tray 3. Disk tray handle 4.
Hard drive 2. Disk tray release latch ReadyNAS NV+ v2 21 ReadyNAS NV+ v2 disk tray 1. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 The following figure shows a ReadyNAS NV+ v2 disk tray. 2 1 3 4 5 Figure 7. Recessed disk tray locking mechanism 5. Disk tray 3. Disk tray handle 4.