NETGEAR ReadyNAS Series User Manual

9
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.
Note that his procedure returns the storage system to factory default
condition and is not necessary if you are adding or replacing individual
disks, even if the disks were previously formatted. See the ReadyNAS OS
manual, available at netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6, for
information about formatted disks and already configured systems.
¾ To reformat previously formatted disks:
1. If your system is powered on, gracefully power o the system.
See Additional Information on page 12.
2. Install the previously formatted disks.
For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at
netgear.com/readynas-hcl.

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