2.When prompted, enter the user name and password to connect to the ReadyNAS NVX.

The Windows Explorer will display the contents of the ReadyNAS NVX share.

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Accessing Shares from MAC OS X

1.To access the same share over AFP with OS X, open Finder and locate the ReadyNAS NVX hostname in the SHARED section.

2.Click on the hostname to display the shares.

Operating Tips and Precautions

Follow these guidelines to get the best performance and trouble-free operation from your ReadyNAS NVX.

Power Up/Down

Powering up the unit could take about a minute. Power down the unit by pressing the power button on the front twice. This assures an orderly shutdown. For other power down and disk spin-down options, refer to the ReadyNAS NVX User Manual.

Ventilation

Four large capacity high speed disks can produce considerable heat. Be sure to install the unit so that the fan exhausts are unobstructed.

Using a UPS

An uninterruptible power supply protects your ReadyNAS NVX, and can enable automatic shut down in an orderly fashion when there is an interruption in power. The ReadyNAS NVX User Manual provides instructions on using a UPS.

Viewing Status Information in FrontView

The bottom row of the FrontView configuration utility provides color coded status indicators of workgroup connections, disks, the fan, temperature, and UPS (if used).

Double-click on a status light to view details about that item.

Redundancy and Expansion

A one-disk device has no redundancy and provides no protection from a disk failure. However, if and when you feel the need for redundancy, simply hot-add a new disk with at least the capacity of the first disk (there’s no need to power off the ReadyNAS NVX). Depending on the size of the disk, within a few hours, your data volume will be fully redundant. The process occurs in the background, so access to the ReadyNAS NVX is not interrupted. Additionally, as your storage requirement grows, you can hot add more disks for “horizontal” expansion, or replace your disks with larger capacity ones, and X-RAID2 automatically and incrementally expands your storage “vertically.” X-RAID2 lets you do this without reformatting your disks and shuffling your data back and forth.

Technical Support

Locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product, and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.

Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.

Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and Web support.

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NVX specifications

The NETGEAR NVX is a cutting-edge network storage solution designed to cater to the increasing demands of home and office users seeking to streamline their data management processes. This innovative device allows users to store and share files seamlessly, serving as a digital hub that enhances connectivity and accessibility.

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