NETGEAR ReadyNAS, ReadyNAS OS 6.2 Installation Manual

ReadyNAS OS 6.2
Rack-Mount Storage Systems
Installation Guide

Contents

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Reformat Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Package Contents

ReadyNAS system (your model may vary)

(varies by model)

Power cord

Ethernet cable

IMPORTANT: Read all safety warnings in the hardware manual for

your system before connecting the system to the po wer supply.

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Basic Setup

After you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS is read y to use i n
a production environmen t. Setup takes appr o xim at ely 15 min ut es.

 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 7.

For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List
at

http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl.

For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual
for your system.

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.

3. Connect the power cord to the back of the system and plug the

other end into a wall outlet or po wer strip.

4. If your ReadyNAS system includes a power switch on the back

panel, make sure that it is in the On position.

5. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the

storage system to your network.

6. If necessary, pres s the Power button to turn on the system.

7. Wait for the Power LED to turn solid blue.

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