NETGEAR ReadyNAS Series User Manual

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Basic Setup
Aer you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS is ready to use in a
production environment. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes.
¾ 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 9.
For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at
netgear.com/readynas-hcl.
For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for
your system or visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLiu0VeXd-Y.
2. Place your system in a location that provides adequate ventilation.
High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. It is important to
ensure that the fan exhausts are unobstructed.
For a complete list of placement considerations, see the hardware
manual for your system.

NETGEAR ReadyNAS Series Specifications

General

Model	ReadyNAS Series
Manufacturer	NETGEAR
Category	Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Capacity	Varies by model (diskless or populated options)
Drive Bays	Varies by model (2, 4, 6, etc.)
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Network Protocols	CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Rsync
CPU	Varies by model (e.g., Intel or ARM-based processors)
Memory	Varies by model (e.g., 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, etc.)
Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	ReadyNAS OS
Cloud Integration	Dropbox, Google Drive
Backup Solutions	Yes (supports local and cloud backup, Time Machine, etc.)
Power Supply	Varies by model
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model