ReadyNAS OS 6.2

Note: Bonding is available only on ReadyNAS systems with two or more Ethernet interfaces.

Teaming Modes

The ReadyNAS supports several teaming modes. Both the ReadyNAS and the device with which the bonded adapter is linked must support the same teaming mode.The available teaming modes are described in the following table.

Table 22. Teaming mode descriptions

Teaming Mode

Description

IEEE 802.3ad LACP

Creates aggregation groups that use the same speed and duplex settings. Utilizes all

 

interfaces in the active aggregator according to the 802.3ad specification. You need a

 

switch that supports IEEE 802.3ad dynamic link aggregation.

Active Backup

Only one interface in the bond is active. A different interface becomes active if, and

 

only if, the active interface fails. The bond’s MAC address is externally visible on only

 

one port to avoid confusing the switch. You can decide which interface is active by

 

default.

Transmit Load Balancing

Adapter bonding that does not require any special switch support. The outgoing traffic

 

is distributed according to the current load (computed relative to the speed) on each

 

interface. Incoming traffic is received by the current interface. If the receiving interface

 

fails, another interface takes over the MAC address of the failed receiving interface.

Adaptive Load Balancing

Includes transmit load balancing plus receive load balancing for IPV4 traffic and does

 

not require any special switch support. The receive load balancing is achieved by ARP

 

negotiation.

Round-Robin

Transmit packets in sequential order from the first available interface to the next. This

 

mode provides load balancing and fault tolerance.

XOR

Transmit based on the default simple transmit hash policy. This mode provides load

 

balancing and fault tolerance.

Broadcast

Transmit everything on all slave interfaces. This mode provides fault tolerance.

Hash Types

If you select the IEEE 802.3ad LACP or the XOR teaming mode, you must select which hash type option you want to use:

•Layer 2

•Layer 2+3 (uses Layer 2 and Layer 3 hash types simultaneously)

•Layer 3+4 (uses Layer 3 and Layer 4 hash types simultaneously)

Each hash type is described in the following table.

System Settings

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READYNAS 3220, READYNAS 314, READYNAS 102, ReadyNAS 2120 v2, READYNAS 516 specifications

The NETGEAR ReadyNAS series encompasses a range of NAS (Network Attached Storage) solutions designed to provide reliable data storage, backup, and sharing options for both home and business users. Among the prominent models are the ReadyNAS 104, ReadyNAS 4220, ReadyNAS 316, ReadyNAS 716X, and ReadyNAS 312, each tailored to specific needs and use cases while delivering advanced features and technologies.

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Overall, the NETGEAR ReadyNAS series presents a variety of options, each equipped with essential features and advanced technologies, catering to the diverse demands of users seeking reliable and efficient data storage solutions.
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