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NETGEAR ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition User Manual

NETGEAR ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition
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202-10406-01
v1.3
November 2008
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
ReadyNAS Pro
Business Edition User
Guide

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelReadyNAS Pro Business Edition
CategoryNetwork Storage Server
Form FactorTower
Drive Bays6
Network Interfaces2 x Gigabit Ethernet
eSATA Ports1
Operating SystemReadyNAS OS
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity12 TB
Memory1 GB DDR3
RAID Support0, 1, 5, 6
USB Ports3
Supported ProtocolsCIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, iSCSI
Power Supply250W

Summary

About This Manual

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

Describes typographical and message formats used in the manual.

How to Use This Manual

Explains how to navigate and use the manual's HTML version.

How to Print This Manual

Provides instructions for printing the manual in HTML or PDF format.

Revision History

Lists changes made in different versions of the manual.

Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted

What is the ReadyNAS Pro?

Overview of the ReadyNAS Pro's purpose and capabilities for businesses.

What Are the Benefits of X-RAID and X-RAID2?

Explains the advantages of X-RAID and X-RAID2 technologies for data management.

Introducing the Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bay

Details the physical features, ports, and display elements of the ReadyNAS Pro.

Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS Pro

Provides guidelines for selecting an optimal location for the ReadyNAS Pro unit.

Initial Setup

Guides users through the initial setup process for the ReadyNAS Pro.

The RAIDar Setup Utility

Introduces the RAIDar utility for easy setup and management of ReadyNAS units.

The FrontView Management Console

Describes the FrontView console for managing the ReadyNAS Pro.

NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community

Information on accessing the NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community for support and resources.

Chapter 2 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS Pro

Customizing Network Settings

Explains how to configure network interfaces, IP addresses, and other network parameters.

Updating the Admin Password

Guides on changing the administrator password and setting up recovery options.

Selecting Services for Share Access

Details how to manage services like CIFS, NFS, FTP, HTTP for share access.

Understanding Volume Management

Explains RAID technologies (Flex-RAID, X-RAID2) and volume management.

Setting Up Printers

Instructions for setting up USB printers with the ReadyNAS Pro.

Adjusting System Settings

Covers system settings like clock, alerts, language, and firmware updates.

Configuration Backup

Describes how to back up and restore ReadyNAS configurations to preserve settings.

Chapter 3 Managing User Access

Understanding Disk Share Security Access Modes

Explains User and Domain security modes for controlling share access.

Setting Up User and Group Accounts

Guides on creating and managing user and group accounts on the ReadyNAS.

Changing User Passwords

Provides methods for users and administrators to change passwords.

Managing Your Shares

Covers adding, managing, and deleting shares on the ReadyNAS.

Web Browser

Instructions for accessing shares via a web browser.

FTP/FTPS

Details how to access shares using FTP and secure FTPS protocols.

Rsync

Explains how to use Rsync for accessing shares, typically for backups.

Networked DVD Players and UPnP AV Media Adapters

Describes how to stream media to network players using UPnP AV and Home Media Server.

Chapter 4 Securing Your Data

Configuring Backup Jobs

Guides on setting up incremental and full backup jobs for data protection.

Snapshots

Explains how to schedule and manage snapshots for data backup and recovery.

Backing Up the ReadyNAS to a USB Drive

Details how to use the backup button to save data to a USB drive.

Chapter 5 Optimizing Performance

Performance

Options for tweaking system performance, including journaling and caching.

Adding a UPS for Performance

Connects a UPS to protect against power failures and improve system stability.

Power Management

Options for disk spin-down, power timer, and wake-on-LAN.

Chapter 6 Managing Levels of Service

Viewing System Status

Displays health, logs, and status of disks, fan, temperature, and UPS.

Replacing a Failed Disk

Guides on identifying, selecting, and replacing failed hard disks.

Using the System Diagnostic Menu

Explains how to use the system diagnostic menu for troubleshooting.

Configuring RAID

Details how to switch between RAID modes and reconfigure RAID settings.

Appendix A Share Access from MAC and Linux Systems

MAC OS X

Instructions for accessing shares from MAC OS X using AFP.

AFP over Bonjour

Details accessing AFP shares via Bonjour on Mac OS X.

AFP over AppleTalk

Explains accessing AFP shares over AppleTalk on Mac.

MAC OS 9

Instructions for accessing shares from MAC OS 9.

Accessing Shares from Linux/Unix

Guides on accessing shares from Linux/Unix clients using NFS.

Appendix B Related Documents

Related product manuals