Installation ReadyNAS OS6 Rack-Mount Storage
Contents Package Contents........................................................................................................ 3 Front Bezel..................................................................................................................... 4 Basic Setup..................................................................................................................... 5 Reformat Disks........................................................................................................
Package Contents ReadyNAS system (your model might vary) Front bezel (included with some models) Ethernet cable Power cord (varies by model) Important: Read all safety warnings in the hardware manual for your system before connecting the system to the power supply.
Front Bezel Some ReadyNAS models include a front bezel. ¾¾ To install the front bezel: 1. Hold the bezel in front of the ReadyNAS chassis. 2. Insert the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the holes on the right bezel brace. 3. Push the bezel to the right and insert the tabs on the left side of the bezel into the holes on the left bezel brace. The bezel snaps into place. 4. (Optional) Lock the bezel.
Basic Setup After you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS is ready to use in a production environment. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes. ¾¾ To set up your storage system: 1. Install all available disks that you want to use in your ReadyNAS system. Note: If you are using previously formatted disks that contain data, you must reformat these disks before continuing. See Reformat Disks on page 8. For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl.
3. Connect the power cord to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the storage system to your network. 5. If necessary, press the Power button to turn on the system. 6. Wait for the Power LED to turn solid blue. 7. Visit netgear.com/raidar to download and install the NETGEAR RAIDar utility.
11. Log in to your ReadyNAS. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your browser and launches a setup wizard. 12. Follow the prompts of the setup wizard to configure your ReadyNAS system. The setup process is complete. You can begin using your ReadyNAS storage system.
Reformat Disks If you are using previously formatted disks that contain data, you must reformat the disks before you can use them with your ReadyNAS system. WARNING: This process erases all data and reformats all disks into a single X-RAID volume. If you want to preserve the data on the disks, you must back up the data to an external drive before using the disks in your ReadyNAS storage system. ¾¾ To reformat previously formatted disks: 1. If your system is powered on, gracefully power off the system.
5. Continue pressing the Reset button for about five seconds until the system enters the boot menu, then release: 6. Press and hold the Reset button for about one second to scroll through the boot mode menu. Each press and release scrolls forward to the next item in the boot mode menu. Do one of the following: • If your ReadyNAS system includes a LAN1 LED, press and release until only the Power and LAN1 LEDs are lit.
Additional Information To help keep your storage system healthy and prevent the risk of data loss, follow these rules of usage: • Never replace more than one disk at a time while the system is powered on. • If you must power off your system, power it off gracefully, when possible. ¾¾ To gracefully power off your storage system: 1. Press the Power button on the front panel of the system. The Power LED blinks, prompting you to confirm the shutdhown. 2. Press the Power button again.
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