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... this document without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. 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. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. ReadyNAS Duo...
... this document without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. 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. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. ReadyNAS Duo...
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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. 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. 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. 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. Getting Started 6
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... power cable can be securely and safely connected to the UPS. see http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. 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...
... power cable can be securely and safely connected to the UPS. see http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. 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...
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... tests and formats the disk, installs the operating system, and creates a volume. If you must synchronize. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 b. If you 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. you are using the previously formatted disk in RAIDar. For more information, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which...
... tests and formats the disk, installs the operating system, and creates a volume. If you must synchronize. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 b. If you 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. you are using the previously formatted disk in RAIDar. For more information, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which...
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ReadyNAS Duo v2 front and side panels 1. Disk activity LED 3. USB and backup status LED 7. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 8. 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. Power button and LED 2. Backup button 6. Exhaust vent 4. Drive bay door ReadyNAS Duo v2 11 USB 2.0 port 5.
ReadyNAS Duo v2 front and side panels 1. Disk activity LED 3. USB and backup status LED 7. Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs 8. 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. Power button and LED 2. Backup button 6. Exhaust vent 4. Drive bay door ReadyNAS Duo v2 11 USB 2.0 port 5.
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... are active. The disk LEDs have these states: • Blinking. No connection System Shutdown You can obtain information about using the ReadyNAS Dashboard to shut down your Duo v2, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. ReadyNAS Duo v2 15 Powered on and the disk is empty. The LED has these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. Indicator Power button and LED Disk LEDs (1, 2) Disk activity LED Rear panel Ethernet port LEDs...
... are active. The disk LEDs have these states: • Blinking. No connection System Shutdown You can obtain information about using the ReadyNAS Dashboard to shut down your Duo v2, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. ReadyNAS Duo v2 15 Powered on and the disk is empty. The LED has these ways: • Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. Indicator Power button and LED Disk LEDs (1, 2) Disk activity LED Rear panel Ethernet port LEDs...
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.... The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative. • Skip volume check. 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. Use this process...
.... The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to X-RAID2. • OS reinstall. Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative. • Skip volume check. 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. Use this process...
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... unit shows the boot mode options using the LEDs, as described in the selected boot mode. Press the Backup button to confirm your unit. 2. Continue to power on the unit. 4. Power off your boot menu selection. 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. ...
... unit shows the boot mode options using the LEDs, as described in the selected boot mode. Press the Backup button to confirm your unit. 2. Continue to power on the unit. 4. Power off your boot menu selection. 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. ...
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...; Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Status Information You can shut down your unit in the following table. Booting or shutting down your NV+ v2, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is on • Off. Power is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. The disk was removed, failed, or is active. • Off. The disk activity LED has these states: • Blinking...
...; Using the Power button: • Preferred shutdown. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Status Information You can shut down your unit in the following table. Booting or shutting down your NV+ v2, see the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is on • Off. Power is available at http://www.readynas.com/documentation. The disk was removed, failed, or is active. • Off. The disk activity LED has these states: • Blinking...
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... The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to scan and fix the volume using a file system check. WARNING! The pass or fail result is reported using the Power button. • Factory default. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on a disk, this option to restart or troubleshoot your unit, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to...
... The factory default reboot process resets the unit to factory settings, erases all data, resets all defaults, and reformats the disk to scan and fix the volume using a file system check. WARNING! The pass or fail result is reported using the Power button. • Factory default. Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some settings on a disk, this option to restart or troubleshoot your unit, such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password, to...
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...the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. This chapter includes the following topics: • Previously Formatted Disks • Adding a Disk • Failed Disk Notification • Replacing a Disk 26 For information about configuring disks on your ReadyNAS storage system. If you use non-supported disks, NETGEAR Technical Support will not provide assistance. 4. Disks 4 Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system, see theNETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.readynas.com/documentation...
...the ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is available at http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. This chapter includes the following topics: • Previously Formatted Disks • Adding a Disk • Failed Disk Notification • Replacing a Disk 26 For information about configuring disks on your ReadyNAS storage system. If you use non-supported disks, NETGEAR Technical Support will not provide assistance. 4. Disks 4 Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system, see theNETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.readynas.com/documentation...
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... data to an external drive before using the previously formatted disk in your ReadyNAS unit. Then, perform a factory default reboot as your unit without following table. Previously formatted disks must move the data to an external drive before using the previously formatted disk in your ReadyNAS unit. Note: This process erases all data on page 16. 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...
... data to an external drive before using the previously formatted disk in your ReadyNAS unit. Then, perform a factory default reboot as your unit without following table. Previously formatted disks must move the data to an external drive before using the previously formatted disk in your ReadyNAS unit. Note: This process erases all data on page 16. 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...
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... ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is complete. WARNING! The volume automatically synchronizes with the same disk model. Disks 29 NETGEAR recommends replacing a failed disk with the new disk in the background. For information about setting up for the first time. You are adding disks to maintain adequate airflow. If you are installed in your unit, ensure that all drive trays remain in your local area network for notifications to secure...
... ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 for Home Software Manual, which is complete. WARNING! The volume automatically synchronizes with the same disk model. Disks 29 NETGEAR recommends replacing a failed disk with the new disk in the background. For information about setting up for the first time. You are adding disks to maintain adequate airflow. If you are installed in your unit, ensure that all drive trays remain in your local area network for notifications to secure...
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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. Disks 30 The disk tray handle pops out. 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. Disks 30 The disk tray handle pops out. 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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...://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 Discovery, multi-unit status monitoring, RAIDar for ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Factory Default Settings The following 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...
...://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 Discovery, multi-unit status monitoring, RAIDar for ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2. ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Factory Default Settings The following 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...
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...ReadyNAS from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as the room's emergency power-off switch on -board battery precautions. Connect the units and their associated LAN connections only to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using... general safety: • Keep the area around the ReadyNAS clean and free of all the power supply units in an easily accessible location. 2. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THEIR INSTRUCTIONS. 3. If an electrical accident occurs, you can easily...
...ReadyNAS from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as the room's emergency power-off switch on -board battery precautions. Connect the units and their associated LAN connections only to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using... general safety: • Keep the area around the ReadyNAS clean and free of all the power supply units in an easily accessible location. 2. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THEIR INSTRUCTIONS. 3. If an electrical accident occurs, you can easily...
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...; An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference before contact is generated by the manufacturer. Defaults and Technical Specifications 37 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 • Replace the on the main board, using only new fuses that are the same as or equivalent to the ones being replaced. The following measures are generally sufficient to the manufacturer's instructions.
...; An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference before contact is generated by the manufacturer. Defaults and Technical Specifications 37 ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 • Replace the on the main board, using only new fuses that are the same as or equivalent to the ones being replaced. The following measures are generally sufficient to the manufacturer's instructions.
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... that the 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. Operation is no guarantee that which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this... equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the radio receiver is connected....
... that the 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. Operation is no guarantee that which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this... equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the radio receiver is connected....
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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...