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... change without notice. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes ...updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. No part of this document without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See support information card. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 © NETGEAR...
... change without notice. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes ...updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. No part of this document without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See support information card. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 © NETGEAR...
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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 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. Getting Started 6 Visit http://readynas.com for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. 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. Getting Started 6 Visit http://readynas.com for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products.
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...: • 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; The small, compact size makes it can be freestanding. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Setup Location Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 is as free of...
...: • 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; The small, compact size makes it can be freestanding. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Setup Location Your ReadyNAS Duo v2 or NV+ v2 is as free of...
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... using a previously formatted disk that contains data you want to an external drive before using previously formatted disks, perform a factory reboot. Note: Note: This process erases all data and formats the disk as X-RAID2TM. Getting Started 9 Pull out the disk tray, place the new disk on page 27. Slide the disk tray back into the unit and press the handle to 30 minutes; you are installing multiple disks at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. ReadyNAS Duo...
... using a previously formatted disk that contains data you want to an external drive before using previously formatted disks, perform a factory reboot. Note: Note: This process erases all data and formats the disk as X-RAID2TM. Getting Started 9 Pull out the disk tray, place the new disk on page 27. Slide the disk tray back into the unit and press the handle to 30 minutes; you are installing multiple disks at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. ReadyNAS Duo...
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Power button and LED 2. Exhaust vent 4. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 8. Drive bay door ReadyNAS Duo v2 11 USB 2.0 port 5. Disk activity LED 3. 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. Backup button 6. ReadyNAS Duo v2 front and side panels 1. USB and backup status LED 7.
Power button and LED 2. Exhaust vent 4. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 8. Drive bay door ReadyNAS Duo v2 11 USB 2.0 port 5. Disk activity LED 3. 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. Backup button 6. ReadyNAS Duo v2 front and side panels 1. USB and backup status LED 7.
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... ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. Powered off Each disk bay has an LED associated with it . • Using the ReadyNAS Dashboard. The disk bay is resynchronizing. • Off. Two LED status indicators are active. ReadyNAS Duo v2 15 The LED has these states: • Blinking. They indicate port speed and activity as follows: • Green on, amber off. 1000 Mbps connection speed, no activity...
... ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. Powered off Each disk bay has an LED associated with it . • Using the ReadyNAS Dashboard. The disk bay is resynchronizing. • Off. Two LED status indicators are active. ReadyNAS Duo v2 15 The LED has these states: • Blinking. They indicate port speed and activity as follows: • Green on, amber off. 1000 Mbps connection speed, no activity...
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... the system boot. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your disks. During the 10-minute time-out period, the system can take 4 hours or more, depending on your unit, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to interpret...
... the system boot. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your disks. During the 10-minute time-out period, the system can take 4 hours or more, depending on your unit, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to defaults. • Tech support. The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to interpret...
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... the Reset button. 3. Press the Power button to confirm your unit. 2. The unit shows the boot mode options using the LEDs, as described in the selected boot mode. The system boots in the following table: 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...
... the Reset button. 3. Press the Power button to confirm your unit. 2. The unit shows the boot mode options using the LEDs, as described in the selected boot mode. The system boots in the following table: 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...
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... Home Software Manual, which is operating normally. • Blinking. For information about the status of the unit. The disk was removed, failed, or is not responding, unplug it on the front panel of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. Powered off Each disk bay has an LED associated with it . • Using the ReadyNAS Dashboard. The disk activity LED has...
... Home Software Manual, which is operating normally. • Blinking. For information about the status of the unit. The disk was removed, failed, or is not responding, unplug it on the front panel of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. Powered off Each disk bay has an LED associated with it . • Using the ReadyNAS Dashboard. The disk activity LED has...
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... boot mode also resets some configuration files. After a system crash, the system tries to scan and fix the volume using the unit's LEDs. WARNING! Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 24 Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes, then begins a 10-minute time-out period waiting for RAIDar. The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults...
... boot mode also resets some configuration files. After a system crash, the system tries to scan and fix the volume using the unit's LEDs. WARNING! Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. ReadyNAS NV+ v2 24 Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes, then begins a 10-minute time-out period waiting for RAIDar. The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults...
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...configuring disks on your ReadyNAS storage system. If you use non-supported disks, NETGEAR Technical Support will not provide assistance. This chapter includes the following topics: • Previously Formatted Disks • Adding a Disk • Failed Disk Notification • Replacing a Disk 26 For a list of supported disks, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. 4. Disks 4 Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system, see theNETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.readynas...
...configuring disks on your ReadyNAS storage system. If you use non-supported disks, NETGEAR Technical Support will not provide assistance. This chapter includes the following topics: • Previously Formatted Disks • Adding a Disk • Failed Disk Notification • Replacing a Disk 26 For a list of supported disks, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. 4. Disks 4 Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system, see theNETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.readynas...
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... a factory default reboot as described in the following this process. 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. Note: This process erases all data and reformats the previously formatted disk to use previously formatted disk in your ReadyNAS unit. Table 1. Disks 27 Previously formatted disks must appear on the previously formatted disk. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Previously Formatted Disks You...
... a factory default reboot as described in the following this process. 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. Note: This process erases all data and reformats the previously formatted disk to use previously formatted disk in your ReadyNAS unit. Table 1. Disks 27 Previously formatted disks must appear on the previously formatted disk. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Previously Formatted Disks You...
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... http://www.readynas.com/documentation, for information about the failed disk. You are adding disks to use your local area network for Home Software Manual, which is slower until the volume synchronization finishes. If you are installed in your unit. The volume automatically synchronizes with the same disk model. NETGEAR recommends replacing a failed disk with the new disk in your unit, ensure that all drive trays remain in the drive bays to secure the disk. ReadyNAS Duo v2...
... http://www.readynas.com/documentation, for information about the failed disk. You are adding disks to use your local area network for Home Software Manual, which is slower until the volume synchronization finishes. If you are installed in your unit. The volume automatically synchronizes with the same disk model. NETGEAR recommends replacing a failed disk with the new disk in your unit, ensure that all drive trays remain in the drive bays to secure the disk. ReadyNAS Duo v2...
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ReadyNAS supports hot-swap bays, so you are replacing a disk with a previously formatted disk, see the precautions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 27. To replace a disk: 1. The disk tray handle pops out. Disks 30 If you do not need to power down your unit when replacing a disk. Press the disk tray pull release latch. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Replacing a Disk In the case of a failed disk, the unit provides email alerts and status messages about the need to replace a disk.
ReadyNAS supports hot-swap bays, so you are replacing a disk with a previously formatted disk, see the precautions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 27. To replace a disk: 1. The disk tray handle pops out. Disks 30 If you do not need to power down your unit when replacing a disk. Press the disk tray pull release latch. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Replacing a Disk In the case of a failed disk, the unit provides email alerts and status messages about the need to replace a disk.
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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) password 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) password Management System configuration ReadyNAS Dashboard web-based configuration and status monitoring...
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... shock. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THEIR INSTRUCTIONS. 3. Defaults and Technical Specifications 36 Observe the on the chassis as well as protection from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as electrical insulators. • Use only power supply cords that include a grounding plug and plug them into contact with powered-on /off switch, disconnection switch, or electrical outlet...
... shock. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THEIR INSTRUCTIONS. 3. Defaults and Technical Specifications 36 Observe the on the chassis as well as protection from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as electrical insulators. • Use only power supply cords that include a grounding plug and plug them into contact with powered-on /off switch, disconnection switch, or electrical outlet...
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... conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the main board. Defaults and Technical Specifications 37 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 • Replace the on the main board, using only new fuses that are...ready for details and support. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is created to neutralize this difference before removing the board from ESD: • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to the manufacturer's instructions. do not touch its polarities and creates a danger of explosion. • Main board replaceable...
... conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the main board. Defaults and Technical Specifications 37 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 • Replace the on the main board, using only new fuses that are...ready for details and support. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is created to neutralize this difference before removing the board from ESD: • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to the manufacturer's instructions. do not touch its polarities and creates a danger of explosion. • Main board replaceable...
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...This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment uses and can be determined by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's...NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in accordance with the instructions...
...This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment uses and can be determined by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's...NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in accordance with the instructions...
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... 36 boot menu Duo v2 16 NV+ v2 24 C compliance 38 D Declaration Of Conformity 39 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...
... 36 boot menu Duo v2 16 NV+ v2 24 C compliance 38 D Declaration Of Conformity 39 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...