ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack-Mount Storage Systems Hardware Manual
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1. X RAID2 volume If you want to preserve the data on the disks you must back up the data to an external drive before using the disks in your ReadyNAS storage system For information about how to reset the system to its factory default settings see the Boot Menu section of the chapter that describes your system The disk is reformatted and becomes available for use with your ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system Migrate a Volume You can migrate a volume from one ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system to another as long as you migrate every disk in the volume For example if you want to migrate a volume that contains two disks you must add both disks to the new system If you add only part of a volume to the new system the system recognizes the disk as a degraded volume If your ReadyNAS storage system is operating with one or more disks you can add disks while the system is running The new system recognizes the migrated volume and its data For more information about adding a disk while the system is running see Add a Disk on page 19 If your ReadyNAS storage system does not have any disks installed perform the following procedure gt To migrate a volume to a diskless ReadyNAS OS 6 system 1 Gracefully shut down the new diskless storage system For information about how to gracefully shut down your system see the Preferred Shutdown section of the chapter that describes your system 2 Remove each disk in the volume from the old system2. 1 If your system is mounted in a rack grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it locks The system is locked when you hear a click sound 2 Remove the four screws holding the top cover in place T 3 Slide the top cover back Maintenance 30 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems 4 Lift the top cover from the chassis You now have full access to the inside of the system Replace a Fan If a fan fails the remaining fans ramp up to full speed the Error LED on the control panel lights and an email alert is sent to the system administrator Replace a failed fan as soon as possible Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine which fan failed Fans are hot pluggable so you do not need to power down your system when replacing a fan gt To replace a fan on a 2120 1 Remove the chassis cover For more information see Access the Inside of the Storage System on page 30 2 Disconnect the fan s power connections Maintenance 31 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems 3 Pull up on the fan gently to remove it from the housing 5 Insert the four pegs into holes in the replacement fan 6 Insert the replacement fan into the housing 7 Make sure that the grooves in the pegs fit into the housing and hold the fan in place Maintenance 32 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems 8 Connect the re
3. 6 Software Manual which is available at http support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 Replace a Disk If your volumes use a protected RAID configuration your system can recover from the failure of a disk When you replace the failed disk the system rebuilds the volume using the new disk and no data from the volume is lost Each disk tray includes a Fault LED that turns solid red when its disk fails You can also use the local admin page to set up email alerts that notify you when a disk fails In addition the local admin page provides information about the failed disk For information about RAID configurations setting up email alerts using the local admin page see the HeadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual which is available at http support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 ReadyNAS supports hot swap drive bays so you do not need to power down your storage system when replacing a disk If you are replacing a disk with a previously formatted disk see the instructions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 17 WARNING Replace one disk at a time Wait for the volume to resynchronize your data before replacing another disk If you attempt to replace more than one disk at a time the system crashes Disks 24 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems gt To replace a 3 5 inch hard disk drive HDD 1 Press the disk tray release latch The disk tray handle pops out Pull out the disk tray Remove the screws
4. all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 42 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 desktop storage systems comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha
5. the following topics Disk Tray Supported Disks Previously Formatted Disks Add a Disk Replace a Disk 15 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Disk Tray The following figure shows the features of the disk tray Figure 4 Disk tray 1 Disk tray handle Disk tray release latch Fault LED Disk activity LED Disk screw holes for 3 5 inch disk Disk screw holes for 2 5 inch disk N O O1 fF C ND Removable plastic air blocker IMPORTANT To maintain adequate airflow follow these precautions concerning disk trays Make sure that all disk trays remain in the drive bays even if no disk is installed in the tray Install the plastic air blocker in empty disk trays Disks 16 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Supported Disks Use only supported SATA hard disk drives HDDs or solid state drives SSDs in your ReadyNAS storage system If you use disks that are not supported NETGEAR technical support will not provide assistance For a list of supported disks see the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http www netgear com readynas hcl Previously Formatted Disks This section describes how to use previously formatted disks with your ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system Previously formatted disks must appear on the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List which is available at http www netgear com readynas hcl Reformat Previously Formatted Disks If you want t
6. the like only Keep the following considerations in mind as you install your system Ambient operating temperature If the system is installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment might be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature See Appendix A Defaults and Technical Specifications Reduced airflow Mount the equipment into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised e Mechanical loading Mount the equipment into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading e Circuit overloading Consider the equipment s connection to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern Reliable grounding This product requires reliable grounding to be maintained at all times To ensure this ground the rack itself Pay particular attention to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit for example the use of power strips e Clearance Leave enough clearance in front of the rack about 25 inches to enable you to open the front door completely and in the back of the
7. the servers closed when not servicing them to maintain proper cooling Defaults and Technical Specifications 41 Notification of Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory authority This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Products bearing the C marking comply with the following EU directives e EMC Directive 2004 108 EC e Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC If this product has telecommunications functionality it also complies with the requirements of the following EU Directive e R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to harmonized European standards that are noted in the EU Declaration of Conformity FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate
8. when you assemble the disk 7 Slide the disk tray back into the drive bay of the system 8 Press the disk tray handle until it latches closed Disks 20 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems The disk tray is secured in the drive bay 9 If necessary turn on your system by pressing the Power button If the disk that you added was not previously formatted the system uses the disk in one of the following ways e f you are adding the disk to a system that uses X RAID2 the system automatically determines whether the disk is used for protection or storage The new disk is incorporated in the background while you continue to use your system e f you are adding the disk to a system that uses Flex RAID the disk becomes available for use You use the local admin page to manually configure the new disk For more information about X RAID2 Flex RAID and using the local admin page see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual which is available at http support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 Disks 21 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems gt To add a 2 5 inch hard disk drive HDD or 2 5 inch solid state drive SSD 1 Determine whether you need to shut down your system e If you are adding disks to a diskless system gracefully shut down the system For information about how to gracefully shut down your system see the Preferred Shutdown section of the chapter that describes your system e If y
9. 0 20000 00s 37 Salely Wanhlfigs s masss t dbdaee eee bed Regier aeethid potaweeee x 38 Electrical Safety Precautions 20 0000 eee eae 38 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems General Safety Precautions IRTEE SE eT eee Re ee ee eae eee ud 39 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precautions 0 4 40 Rack Mount Precautions 0 0 0 cece eee eee 40 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR ReadyNAS storage system This manual describes the physical features of the ReadyNAS OS 6 rack mount storage systems This chapter contains the following sections e Additional Documentation e Setup Location e Supported Operating Systems e Supported Browsers e Diskless Storage System NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring managing and using your ReadyNAS storage system see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual which is available at http support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products Visit http www netgear com readynas for reviews tutorials a comparison chart software updates documentation an active user forum and much more Setup Location Your ReadyNAS storage system is intended for installation in a restricted access location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and
10. 3 Install each disk in the volume into the new storage system For more information see Add a Disk on page 19 4 Turn on the new system by pressing the Power button The new system recognizes the migrated volume and its data Disks 18 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Add a Disk You can add a 3 5 inch hard disk drive 2 5 inch hard disk drive or a 2 5 inch solid state drive to an empty disk bay If you want to add a previously formatted disk to your storage system see the instructions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 17 gt To add a 3 5 inch hard disk drive HDD 1 Determine whether you need to shut down your system e f you are adding disks to a diskless system gracefully shut down the system For information about how to gracefully shut down your system see the Preferred Shutdown section of the chapter that describes your system e f your system is operating with one or more disks you can add disks while the system is running You do not need to shut down the system 2 Press the disk tray release latch The tray handle pops out 3 Pull out the disk tray Disks 19 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems 4 Remove the plastic air blocker from the disk tray 5 Place the new 3 5 inch HDD in the disk tray 6 Secure the HDD in the tray using the screws that came with your storage system Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk tray
11. Compatibility List at http www netgear com readynas hcl If you are adding a previously formatted disk to your storage system see the instructions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 17 Getting Started 7 ReadyNAS 2120 This chapter describes the physical features of the ReadyNAS 2120 It includes the following sections Front Panel e Rear Panel e Status Information e Power On and Shut Down e Boot Menu NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Front Panel The following figure shows the front panel of the ReadyNAS 2120 Figure 1 Front panel 1 Drive bays 2 Control panel 3 Mounting bracket 4 Fault LED 5 Disk activity LED 6 Disk tray For more information see Disk Tray on page 16 The following figure shows the control panel in more detail 10 00 NETGEAR O O dh te v C ReadyNAS Figure 2 Control panel 1 USB 2 0 port 2 Reset button 3 Error LED 4 LAN 1 and LAN 2 LEDs 5 Power LED 6 Power button ReadyNAS 2120 9 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel of the ReadyNAS 2120 Figure 3 Rear panel 1 Power cable socket 2 Power switch 3 Disk exhaust fans 4 E SATA ports 5 USB 3 0 ports 6 LAN ports with LED status indicators ReadyNAS 2120 10 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of
12. NETGEAR NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Hardware Manual Models 2120 April 2013 202 11272 01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at httos my netgear com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website For product updates additional documentation and support visit http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com general contact default aspx Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Documentation 000000 eee 6 Setup POST son doe v cers oe a PUE ds e Ra arde d sod Rena sdb and 6 Supported Operating Systems 0 0 0 00 Fi Supported BIOWSEIS ace dox i be mee ead eda aad a a wa 7 Diskless Storage System liiiiiiiiliieslleles le
13. ained service technicians can replace the self resetting PTC positive temperature coefficient fuses on the main board using only new fuses that are the same as or equivalent to the ones being replaced Contact technical support for details and support Defaults and Technical Specifications 39 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which might retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the main board and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes ma
14. and the old 3 5 inch HDD from the tray Place the new 3 5 inch HDD in the disk tray Secure the HDD in the tray using the screws eS Pp Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk tray when you assemble the disk Disks 25 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems 6 Slide the disk tray back into the drive bay of the system 7 Press the disk tray handle until it latches closed The disk tray is secured in the drive bay If the volume that contained the failed disk uses a protected RAID configuration the system automatically resynchronizes the volume using the new disk Resynchronization might take several hours depending on the disk size You can continue to use your storage system although access is slower until the volume resynchronization finishes For more information about RAID configurations see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual which is available at htto support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 gt To replace a 2 5 inch hard disk drive HDD or 2 5 inch solid state drive SSD 1 Press the disk tray release latch The disk tray handle pops out Disks 26 mo m NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Pull out the disk tray Remove the screws and the old 2 5 inch HDD or SSD from the tray Place the new 2 5 inch HDD or SSD in the disk tray Secure the drive in the tray using the screws Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the inter
15. ber off No connection Power LED front panel The Power LED has these states Solid green The system is powered on Blinking The system is powering on or powering off Off Power is not supplied to the system ReadyNAS 2120 11 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Power On and Shut Down This section describes how to power on and shut down your system If you need to shut down the system use one of the preferred shutdown methods whenever possible Power On gt To power on the system 1 Connect the system to a power supply 2 Flip the Power switch to the On position The Power switch is located on the back panel of the system Note Depending on the system s last power state the system might power on automatically For more information see Power State on page 13 3 If necessary press the Power button on the front panel of the system The system powers on Preferred Shutdown You can gracefully shut down your system by using the Power button or the ReadyNAS local admin page For information about how to gracefully shut down your system using the ReadyNAS local admin page see the HeadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual which is available at http support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 gt To gracefully shut down your system using the Power button 1 Press the Power button on the front panel of the system The Power LED blinks prompting you to confirm the shutdown 2 Press t
16. ct yourself from harm and the ReadyNAS from damage Be aware of the locations of the Power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Always disconnect power from the system when removing or installing main system components such as the main board or memory modules When disconnecting power first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply storage systems in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits ensure that another person who is familiar with the power off controls is nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when Defaults and Technical Specifications 38 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use only power supply cords that include a grounding plug an
17. d plug them into grounded electrical outlets General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety Keep the area around the ReadyNAS clean and free of clutter See the technical specifications in this manual for details about your specific ReadyNAS storage systems The ReadyNAS weighs approximately 82 pounds when fully loaded When lifting the system two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they will not accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present Replace the on board battery only with the same battery or an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DANGER Installing the on board battery upside down which reverses its polarities creates a risk of explosion Take care to install the battery correctly Only tr
18. es 7 Chapter 2 ReadyNAS 2120 Front Pale uc nce bead a bota a t aped ar quedes id Werner aon bus 9 Fear ANG x acneea a oue ica ca caged bgt a M cr E E ER ode E 10 Status IDfOrtmiatlOFi xs an qst zm ob eon oi qn cb orark cR ack Ped Cm ole 11 Power On and Shut Down 0 000 cee eee ee 12 Power OM soper ede aad Ard Non e bI des Gi Arne a p des 12 Preferred Shutdown 0 0 00 eee nae 12 Forced ShllldoWls 2uces ara ax ad ao eso E eaa hea ede oda da 12 Power Sidle iudici cR caet dioe GI de pue aed Roa GC TY d Cade 13 BOGE IW GNU 33 citi mic a orm do a mco ce aa ut ale SER hore i ala ce Hn T3 Chapter 3 Disks DISK aV 3spasdordama EErEE TENANE EERE od ebat duy adorare nde 16 Supported DISKS 2 3 32 be com Save aia UNES beta ds 17 Previously Formatted Disks 00 00 eee eee teen eee 17 Reformat Previously Formatted Disks 2 0200000 17 Migrate a Volle s x irae cdidad Samhain det Db er SP di E Serer frt adus 18 Add aDisk 5535422 REA We REO RU edd RE R ae oE ES 19 Replace DiS i sos eco wea saw epo es E DR Aes ee Me wee 24 Chapter 4 Maintenance Access the Inside of the Storage System 00000 ee eee 30 Replace a False ccd gowns e Foe rmn bee wend he ERU DRE RSS 31 Replace the On board Battery 0 00 0c cee eee 33 Appendix A Defaults and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 0 0000 c eee eee 36 ReadyNAS 2120 Technical Specifications
19. he Power button again The system shuts down gracefully Forced Shutdown Perform a forced shutdown only if the storage system is not responding gt To perform a forced shutdown Flip the Power switch to the Off position The Power switch is located on the back panel of the system The system shuts down ReadyNAS 2120 12 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Power State If the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure the system returns to its last state once the power supply is restored If the system was powered on at the time of the power failure the system powers on when the power supply is restored If the system was powered off at the time of the power failure the system remains off when the power supply is restored Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS storage system Your storage system has the following boot modes Normal Initiates a normal boot process just like booting using the Power button Factory default Initiates a short disk test that takes approximately 5 minutes After the disk test a 10 minute time out period begins During the 10 minute time out period you can choose to power off the storage system without causing any data loss and the factory default process is canceled If you choose not to power off the storage system after the 10 minute time out period the factory default process begins WARNING The factory default reboot proce
20. ior of the disk tray when you assemble the disk Slide the disk tray back into the drive bay of the system Press the disk tray handle until it latches closed The disk tray is secured in the drive bay If the volume that contained the failed disk uses a protected RAID configuration the system automatically resynchronizes the volume using the new disk Resynchronization Disks 27 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems might take several hours depending on the disk size You can continue to use your storage system although access is slower until the volume resynchronization finishes For more information about RAID configurations see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual which is available at htto support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 Disks 28 Maintenance This chapter describes how to perform maintenance activities like replacing a fan or on board battery It includes the following topics e Access the Inside of the Storage System e Replace a Fan e Replace the On board Battery 29 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Access the Inside of the Storage System You need to access the inside of the system to replace a fan or on board battery A WARNING Ensure that the chassis cover is in place when the system is operating to allow proper cooling If you do not strictly follow this practice out of warranty damage to the system can occur gt To access the inside of a 2120
21. ity non condensing e Storage temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F e Storage humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Software controlled 3 mm x 40 mm chassis cooling fan Certifications FCC Class B CE Class B RoHS VCCI Class B Defaults and Technical Specifications 37 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Safety Warnings The equipment contains no operator access areas and is certified for installation only by trained personnel according to the installation instructions provided with each storage system Install the socket outlet near the equipment in an easily accessible location Observe the on board battery precautions Follow the battery replacement instructions explained in Replace the On board Battery on page 33 A DANGER Replacing the battery with an incorrect type creates a danger of explosion Replace the battery the same or an equivalent type recommended by NETGEAR only Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Installing the on board battery upside down which reverses its polarities creates a risk of explosion Take care to install the battery correctly 4 Connect the storage systems and their associated LAN connections only to equipment within the same building 5 Slide or rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space S Electrical Safety Precautions Follow basic electrical safety precautions to prote
22. ke sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the main board After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made Rack Mount Precautions Follow these rack mount precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them In single rack installations stabilizers should be attached to the rack In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more simultaneously might cause the rack to become unstable Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the ReadyNAS from power surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them Defaults and Technical Specifications 40 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on
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24. nu Power off your system Using a straightened paper clip press and hold the Reset button Press the Power button on the front panel of the system The system powers on Continue to press the Reset button until the Power button is solid green and the Error LED LAN 1 LED and LAN 2 LED are blinking Press and release the Reset button to scroll through the boot menu modes The storage system shows the boot mode options using the LEDs as described in the following table Boot Mode Status Indicator Description Boot menu Error LED and both LAN LEDs blink Power LED lights Normal LAN 2 and Power LEDs light e Factory default LAN 1 and Power LEDs light e OS reinstall Both LAN LEDs and the Power LED light e Tech support Error and Power LEDs light Q Volume read only Error LAN 2 and Power LEDs light e Memory test Error LAN 1 and Power LEDs light e e o e Test disk All four LEDs light e e 9 e Legend Solid 60 0 Blinking 3K 3k 3k gt Off e Press and hold the Reset button to confirm your boot menu selection The system boots in the selected boot mode ReadyNAS 2120 14 Disks This chapter describes how to reformat add and replace disks in your ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system For information about configuring disks on your storage system see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual which is available at http support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 This chapter includes
25. o use disks that were previously formatted for an operating system other than ReadyNAS OS 6 for example Windows or RAlDiator you must reformat the disks If you want to use disks from another ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system see Migrate a Volume on page 18 Note If you try to use previously formatted disks in a system that does not contain any other disks the system does not boot and ReadyCLOUD does not discover your device If you use RAlDar to discover your device RAlDar displays a Corrupt Root error message If you try to use previously formatted disks in a system that already contains usable disks the system does not reformat or use the previously formatted disks Any data on the previously formatted disks remains intact The following instructions describe how to reformat previously formatted disks in a ReadyNAS OS 6 system This procedure assumes that the system does not contain any other disks Toreformat previously formatted disks with a diskless ReadyNAS OS 6 system 1 Gracefully shut down the storage system For information about how to gracefully shut down your system see the Preferred Shutdown section of the chapter that describes your system 2 Install the disk Disks 17 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems For more information see Add a Disk on page 19 3 Reset the system to its factory default settings A WARNING This process erases all data and reformats all disks into a single
26. our system is operating with one or more disks you can add disks while the System is running You do not need to shut down the system 2 Press the disk tray release latch The tray handle pops out 3 Pull out the disk tray 4 Remove the plastic air blocker from the disk tray 5 Place the new 2 5 inch HDD or SSD in the disk tray Disks 22 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems 6 Secure the drive in the tray using the screws that came with your storage system Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk tray when you assemble the disk 7 Slide the disk tray back into the drive bay of the system 8 Press the disk tray handle until it latches closed The disk tray is secured in the drive bay 9 If necessary turn on your system by pressing the Power button If the disk that you added was not previously formatted the system uses the disk in one of the following ways e Inasystem that uses X RAID2 the system automatically determines whether the disk is used for protection or storage The new disk is incorporated in the background while you continue to use your system Disks 23 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems e na system that uses Flex RAID the disk becomes available for use You use the local admin page to manually configure the new disk For more information about X RAID2 Flex RAID and using the local admin page see the ReadyNAS OS
27. placement fan s power connections If the system power is on the hot plug feature causes the fan to start immediately Replace the On board Battery Replace the battery only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by NETGEAR Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DANGER Installing the on board battery upside down which reverses its polarities creates a risk of explosion Take care to install the battery correctly gt To replace the battery of a 2120 1 Open the system and locate the battery holder 2 Remove the old battery Maintenance 33 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Install the new battery Take care to install the new battery with the correct side up Maintenance 34 Defaults and Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following sections e Factory Default Settings e ReadyNAS 2120 Technical Specifications e Safety Warnings 35 Factory Default Settings NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems The following table lists factory default settings for ReadyNAS OS 6 rack mount storage systems Table 2 ReadyNAS OS 6 factory default settings Feature bemm Login Default IP address The default IP address for the ReadyNAS is assigned by the local router DHCP server If a router does not assign an IP address the ReadyNAS defaults to the IP address https 169 254 x x where the las
28. rack about 30 inches to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing Getting Started 6 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS storage system is supported on the following systems e Microsoft Windows 8 e Microsoft Windows 7 e Microsoft Windows Vista e Apple Mac OS X 10 5 Leopard or later e Linux UNIX Solaris Apple iOS e Google Android Supported Browsers The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers e Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 0 Apple Safari 5 0 e Google Chrome 20 e Mozilla Firefox 14 If you have difficulty accessing the local admin page or if you notice unexpected behavior try using another browser For more information about the ReadyNAS local admin page see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual Diskless Storage System If you purchased a ReadyNAS storage system without a preinstalled disk drive or drives you must add at least one disk your system before you use the system You can add a 3 5 inch hard disk drive a 2 5 inch hard disk drive or a 2 5 inch solid state drive to an empty disk bay For information about how to install a disk see Add a Disk on page 19 Use only supported SATA hard disk drives HDDs or solid state drives SSDs in your ReadyNAS storage system If you use disks that are not supported NETGEAR technical support will not provide assistance For a list of supported disks see the NETGEAR Hardware
29. rmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications made to the product unless expressly approved by NETGEAR Inc could void the user s right to operate the equipment Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus NETGEAR NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la nor
30. ss resets the storage system to factory settings erases all data resets all defaults and reformats the disk to X RAID2 Note To start the factory default process immediately press the Reset button during the 10 minute time out period OS reinstall Reinstalls the firmware from the internal flash to the disks Use the OS reinstall boot mode when the system crashes and corrupts some configuration files OS reinstall boot mode also resets some settings on your storage system such as Internet protocol settings and the administrator password to defaults Tech support Boots into a low level diagnostic mode Use the tech support boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative Volume read only Mounts a volume as read only Use this option when you are attempting to rescue data off a disk during a disaster recovery Memory test Performs a memory test The pass or fail result is reported using the storage system s LEDs Contact a NETGEAR technical support representative to interpret memory test results ReadyNAS 2120 13 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems Test Disk Performs an offline full disk test This process can take four hours or more depending on the size of your disks Any problems are reported in the system logs which you can view using the local admin page For more information about viewing the system logs see the ReadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual gt To access the boot me
31. t two octets are randomly generated based on the system s MAC address Admin user name case sensitive Admin login password case sensitive Management admin password System configuration ReadyNAS local admin page web based configuration and status monitoring LAN C Discovery and multi storage system status monitoring utility onnections MAC address ReadyCLOUD for Windows Mac and Linux See product label MTU size Ethernet port LAN IP address 1500 Auto Sense 10 100 1000BASE T RJ 45 DHCP acquired Defaults and Technical Specifications 36 NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 Rack Mount Storage Systems ReadyNAS 2120 Technical Specifications The ReadyNAS 2120 storage system meets the following technical specifications General e Marvell Armada XP 1 2 GHz e 2 GB memory e Four bay storage e Two E SATA port e One USB 2 0 port front e Two USB 3 0 ports back e Two LAN ports Physical dimensions h x w x d e 48 5 x A30 x 308 mm 1 7 x 16 9 x 12 1 in Physical weight e 8 5 kg 8 89 Ib without disks Power consumption e BTU at full power supply utilization 38 W n operation 38 W Power off Wake On LAN 1 4 W e Power off 0 307 W Electrical e Internal 200 W server rated AC power supply e Input 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Environmental requirements e Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F e Operating humidity 20 to 80 relative humid
32. your ReadyNAS 2120 by reviewing the LEDs listed in the following table Table 1 Status information Indicator Disk activity LED disk tray top Fault LED disk tray bottom Description The Disk activity LEDs have these states Solid blue A disk is present Blinking The disk is active Off No disk is present The Fault LEDs have these states Solid red The disk was removed failed or is resynchronizing Off No disk is active Error LED front panel The Error LED has these states Solid red The system needs attention Use the local admin page to determine the problem For more information see the HeadyNAS OS 6 Software Manual which is available at http support netgear com product ReadyNAS OS6 Off The system is healthy LAN 1 and LAN 2 LEDs front panel The LAN LEDs have these states Solid blue An Ethernet cable is connected Blinking The Ethernet link is active e Off There is no Ethernet connection LAN port LEDs rear panel Two LED status indicators are built into each LAN port One LED is green and one is amber They indicate port speed and activity as follows Green on amber off 1000 Mbps connection speed no activity Green blinking amber off 1000 Mbps connection speed activity Green off amber on 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection speed no activity Green off amber blinking 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection speed activity Green off am
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