Netgear RN21241D, RN2120, RN21241E, RN21242D, RN21242E Quick Start Manual

ReadyNAS OS 6

Rack-Mount Storage Systems

Installation Guide

Contents

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

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

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

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Package Contents

ReadyNAS system

Resource CD	Ethernet cable
	Power cord
	(varies by model)

IMPORTANT: Read all safety warnings in the hardware manual for your system before connecting the system to the power supply.

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Basic Setup

After you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS is ready to use in a production environment. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes.

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 power strip.

4.Make sure that the power switch on the back panel 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, press the Power button to turn on the system.

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

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