ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition User Guide
Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS Pro
The ReadyNAS Pro is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be
When deciding where to locate the unite, ensure that:
•It is accessible and cables can be connected easily.
•If it will be protected by an uninterruptable power supply (UPS), its power cable can be securely and safely connected to the UPS.
•Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
•Airflow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted.
•The air is as free of dust as possible.
•Temperature operating limits are not likely to be exceeded. For information on the recommended operating temperatures, refer to the data sheet on the NETGEAR website.
Initial Setup
Follow the instructions in the NETGEAR Installation Guide that came with your unit to install your NETGEAR® ReadyNAS™ Pro. An electronic copy of the installation guide is on the product CD, on the NETGEAR web site, and on http://readynas.com.
The initial setup estimated completion time is 20 minutes.
Note: A diskless unit requires installing disks and initializing RAID before proceeding. 
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for a list of supported disks. Refer to
“Configuring RAID” on page
Refer to Appendix A, “Share Access from MAC and Linux Systems for instructions on accessing shares from Linux and various versions of the MAC OS.
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