Operation Manual

Disks

ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage Systems

• If you are adding the disk to a system that uses X-RAID2, the system automatically

determines whether the disk is used for protection or storage. The new disk is

incorporated in the background while you continue to use your system.

• If you are adding the disk to a system that uses Flex-RAID, the disk becomes

available for use.

You use the local admin page to manually configure the new disk.

For more information about X-RAID2, Flex-RAID, and using the local admin page, see

the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual, which is available at

http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6.

 To add a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) or 2.5-inch solid-state drive (SSD):

1. Determine whether you need to shut down your system:

• If you are adding disks to a diskless system, gracefully shut down the system.

For information about how to gracefully shut down your system, see the Preferred

Shutdown section of the chapter that describes your system.

• If your system is operating with one or more disks, you can add disks while the

system is running.

You do not need to shut down the system.

2. If necessary

, slide the disk tray handle locking mechanism to the unlocked position.

3. Press the disk tray release latch.

The disk tray handle pops out.

4. Pull out the disk tray

5. Remove the mounting bracket inside the disk tray: