•Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0+
•Apple Safari 6.0+
•Google Chrome 20+
•Mozilla Firefox 14+
If you have difficulty accessing the local admin page or if you notice unexpected behavior, try using another
browser.
Diskless Systems
If you have a diskless ReadyNAS, you must first install and format at least one disk before you can discover
your system with ReadyCLOUD or visit the local admin page.You must use supported disks. For a list
of supported disks, visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Make sure that the ReadyNAS is powered
off before inserting any disks.
If you want to use disks that were previously formatted for an operating system other than ReadyNAS OS
6 (for example, Windows, Linux, or previous-generation ReadyNAS), you must reformat the disks.You
can reformat the disks by installing them, powering on the system, and performing a factory reset before
continuing the configuration.
The details of installation for both new and previously formatted disks depend on the model. For detailed
instructions, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at
http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6.
For basic configuration information, see Basic Installation on page 10.
For information about disk formats, see RAID on page 21.
Basic Installation
After you follow these instructions, your ReadyNAS system is ready to use in a production environment.
Setup takes approximately 15 minutes.
To install your storage system:
1. Install all available disks that you want to use in your storage system.
If you are using previously formatted disks that contain data, you must reformat these
disks before continuing. For information about formatting disks, see the hardware
manual for your system.
Note:
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.
Getting Started
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ReadyNAS OS 6.2