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NETGEAR RNRX4410 - ReadyNAS 2100 NAS Server User Manual

NETGEAR RNRX4410 - ReadyNAS 2100 NAS Server
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v1.0
May 2009
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
ReadyNAS 2100 User
Manual

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NETGEAR RNRX4410 - ReadyNAS 2100 NAS Server Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelRNRX4410 - ReadyNAS 2100 NAS Server
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Manual

Conventions and Formats

Explains typographical conventions and message highlighting formats used in the manual.

User Manual Revision History

Lists the revision history of the user manual, including part number, version, publication date, and description.

Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted

What is the ReadyNAS 2100?

Provides an overview of the ReadyNAS 2100's features, capabilities, and target market.

Benefits of X-RAID and X-RAID2

Explains the advantages of ReadyNAS's proprietary RAID technologies for data protection and volume management.

Front Panel Features

Details the components and indicators on the front panel, including drive bay and control panel.

Control Panel LED Descriptions

Describes the function and status indications of each item on the ReadyNAS control panel.

Rear Panel Overview

Details the ports and components located on the rear panel of the ReadyNAS 2100.

Initial Setup Procedures

Guides users through the initial setup process for the ReadyNAS, including RAID configuration.

RAIDar Setup Utility

Introduces the RAIDar utility for discovering and managing ReadyNAS units on the network.

FrontView Management Console

Explains the operation and modes of the FrontView management console for system configuration.

NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community

Provides information about the NETGEAR ReadyNAS Community website for support and user interaction.

Chapter 2 Setting Up and Managing Your ReadyNAS 2100

Customizing Network Settings

Explains how to configure network settings such as interfaces, gateway, DNS, and DHCP for the ReadyNAS.

Ethernet Interface Settings

Details configuring standard settings, teaming/failover, VLAN, and performance for Ethernet interfaces.

Global Network Settings

Covers setting hostname, default gateway, and DNS server configurations for network integration.

WINS and DHCP Configuration

Explains how to configure WINS for network browsing and DHCP for automatic IP assignment.

Updating the Admin Password

Describes how to set and recover the administrator password for enhanced security.

Selecting Services for Share Access

Guides on enabling and configuring file sharing protocols like CIFS, NFS, AFP, FTP, and HTTP.

Streaming Services

Details how to set up media streaming services like SqueezeCenter, iTunes, and UPnP AV.

Understanding Volume Management

Provides an overview of RAID levels (Flex-RAID, X-RAID2) and volume configuration options.

Volume Management for Flex-RAID

Explains how to manage volumes using Flex-RAID, including deleting and adding volumes.

Volume Management for X-RAID2

Details how to expand data volumes and add disks for redundancy with X-RAID2 technology.

Working with iSCSI Target Volumes

Explains how to create and configure iSCSI target volumes for storage area network access.

Working with USB Volumes

Describes how to manage and configure USB storage devices connected to the ReadyNAS.

Setting Up Printers

Covers configuring the ReadyNAS to act as a print server for USB printers.

Adjusting System Settings

Explains how to adjust system settings including clock, alerts, language, and firmware updates.

Chapter 3 Managing User Access

Understanding Disk Share Security Access Modes

Explains the User and Domain security modes for controlling access to shared data.

User Security Mode Setup

Details how to configure and manage user accounts and workgroups for local security.

Domain Security Mode Setup

Explains how to integrate the ReadyNAS with a Windows domain controller for centralized authentication.

Setting Up User and Group Accounts

Guides on creating and managing user and group accounts and setting disk quotas.

Managing Shares

Covers creating, configuring, and managing shared folders and their access permissions.

Web Browser Access

Describes how to access shares using a web browser, including HTTP and HTTPS protocols.

FTP/FTPS Access

Explains how to access shares via FTP and FTPS, including security considerations.

Rsync Access

Details how to access shares using the Rsync protocol for file transfers.

Networked DVD Players and UPnP AV Media Adapters

Explains how to stream media content to networked devices.

Remote Access

Covers enabling and configuring remote access to the ReadyNAS via FTP and HTTP.

Chapter 4 Securing Your Data

Configuring Backup Jobs

Guides on setting up and managing automated backup tasks for data protection.

Adding a New Backup Job

Details the process of creating new backup jobs, selecting sources, and destinations.

Backup Schedule and Options

Explains how to schedule backups and configure options like full backups, logs, and file removal.

Viewing the Backup Schedule

Describes how to view and manage scheduled backup jobs.

Programming the Backup Button

Explains how to configure the physical backup button to trigger backup jobs.

Viewing the Backup Log

Details how to view the logs of backup operations to monitor status and errors.

Editing a Backup Job

Describes how to modify existing backup job configurations.

MAC OS X Time Machine Backup

Explains how to use the ReadyNAS as a backup destination for Apple's Time Machine.

Snapshots

Introduces snapshots for point-in-time data recovery and versioning.

Taking and Scheduling Snapshots

Guides on how to manually take or schedule snapshots for data protection.

Resizing Snapshot Space

Explains how to adjust the space reserved for snapshots to manage storage.

Backing Up to USB and ReadyNAS Vault

Details backing up data to a USB drive or a secure online vault service.

Chapter 5 Optimizing Performance

Performance Settings

Explains various system settings to optimize ReadyNAS performance, including journaling and caching.

Adding a UPS for Performance

Describes how to connect and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for system stability.

Power Management Options

Covers disk spin-down, power timer, UPS event, and wake-on-LAN features for power saving.

Disk Spin-Down Option

Details how to configure disks to spin down after a period of inactivity to save power.

Power Timer Configuration

Explains how to schedule automatic power on and off cycles for the ReadyNAS.

UPS Configuration

Describes how to configure UPS monitoring and integration with other NAS devices.

Wake-On-LAN

Explains how to remotely power on the ReadyNAS using a Wake-On-LAN magic packet.

Chapter 6 Managing Levels of Service

Viewing System Status

Describes how to monitor the overall health and status of the ReadyNAS system.

Health Status Details

Explains how to view disk, fan, temperature, and UPS status, including SMART data.

Logs and Event Information

Details how to access and analyze system logs for troubleshooting and monitoring.

Control Panel Status and Diagnostic Information

Provides information on control panel LEDs and their meanings for system diagnostics.

Replacing a Failed Disk

Guides users on how to identify, select, and replace a failed hard disk in the ReadyNAS.

Resynchronizing the Volume

Explains the process of resynchronizing the RAID volume after replacing a disk.

System Diagnostic Menu Functions

Details the various functions available through the system diagnostic menu, including OS reinstall.

Reinstalling Firmware via OS Reinstall

Guides on how to reinstall the ReadyNAS firmware using the OS Reinstall option.

Configuring RAID Settings

Explains how to reconfigure RAID settings, including resetting to factory defaults and creating new volumes.

Shutdown and Reboot Options

Describes the options for shutting down or rebooting the ReadyNAS system.

Appendix A Share Access from MAC and Linux Systems

MAC OS X Share Access

Provides instructions for accessing ReadyNAS shares from Mac OS X using AFP.

AFP over Bonjour

Details accessing AFP shares advertised via Bonjour on Mac OS X.

AFP over AppleTalk

Explains how to access AFP shares advertised via AppleTalk.

MAC OS 9 Share Access

Provides instructions for accessing ReadyNAS shares from Mac OS 9.

Accessing Shares from Linux/Unix

Guides on how to mount and access ReadyNAS shares from Linux/Unix clients using NFS.

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