NETGEAR ReadyNAS 4200 - Using the Boot Menu to Format a RAID Volume

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ReadyNAS 4200 Hardware Manual
Using the Boot Menu to Format a RAID Volume
WARNING!
Using the Factory Default boot menu option will erase all the data
on the hard disks. Do a full backup before using the Factory
Default option.
The ReadyNAS comes preconfigured in Expandable Volume (X-RAID2) mode. You can
switch between X-RAID2 and the Flexible Volume mode (Flex-RAID) if you want to manually
configure standard RAID (ie., RAID levels 0, 1, 5, or 6). For a brief overview of X-RAID2 and
Flex-RAID, see the ReadyNAS for Business Software Manual.
To reconfigure your RAID setup:
1. Power off the ReadyNAS.
2. Use a paper clip or push pin to gently press in the Reset button, power on the unit, wait for
the boot menu on the front to display, then release the Reset button.
3. Push the Reset button on the front panel two times to select the Factory Default option.
The system does the following:
a. Displays the Factory Default blink pattern.
b. Holds the display of the final LEDs in the pattern (on on), and waits for you to
confirm the selection.
Control Panel Boot Menu Options
Red
Power
LED
Red
Fan
LED
Boot Menu Sequence Red Power LED and Red Fan LED Blink Patterns
LED Legend: 
Off Off

On On

Off On
Boot Menu Enabled 
1. Normal Boot
 
2. Factory Default  
3. OS Reinstall
4. Tech Support
5. Skip Volume Check