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    350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA July 2011 202-10846-03 ReadyNAS Ultra, Ultra Plus, NVX, and Pro Series Hardware Manual Models: Ultra 2 Ultra 4 Ultra 6 Ultra 2 Plus Ultra 4 Plus Ultra 6 Plus NVX Pioneer NVX (Business Edition) Pro 2 Pro 4 Pro 6 Pro Pioneer Pro (Business Edition) ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 2

    2 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 3

    3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Choosing a Setup Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 4

    4 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Appendix A Defaults and Technical Specifications Two-Bay Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Four-Bay Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Six-Bay Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 5

    5 1 1. Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR ReadyNAS ® storage system. This ReadyNAS Ultra, Ultra Plus, NVX, and Pro Series Hardware Manual describes the physical features of these storage systems. This chapter contains the following sections: • Additional Documentation • Choosing a Setup Location • System Requiremen ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 6

    6 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Additional Documentation For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using your storage system, see the appropriate software manual for your unit, as listed in the following table. Model Software Manual Ultra Series: Ultra 2, Ultra 4, Ultra 6 ReadyNAS for Home RAIDiator 4.2.17 Software Manual Ultra P ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 7

    7 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems System Requirements Your ReadyNAS desktop unit requires the following: • Ethernet connection • Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux operating system • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+, Apple Safari, 2.0+, Mozilla Firefox 2.0+, or Opera 9.5+ browser • Hard disk drive or drives from t ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 8

    8 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems b. Pull out the disk tray, place the new disk on the tray, and assemble the disk and tray with the screws that came with your unit. c. Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay. d. Slide the disk tray back into the unit and press the handle to secure the disk. 3. Turn the unit on an ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 9

    9 2 2. ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, Pro 2 This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bay • Rear Panel • Status Information • System Shutdown • Boot Menu ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 10

    10 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels This section describes the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 units. Your unit’s color might vary from the color shown in this manual. 1 2 3 6 8 4 5 7 Figure 1. ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 front and side panels 1. Exhaust vents 2. Power button ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 11

    11 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Drive Bay This section describes the drive bay of ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 units. 3 1 5 3 2 6 4 4 Figure 2. ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 drive bay 1. Drive bay door 2. Disk bays 3. Recessed disk tray locking mechanism 4. Disk release latch 5. Disk tray latch handle 6. Disk tray ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 12

    12 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Rear Panel This section describes the rear panel of ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 units. 1 2 3 4 / 5 6 / 7 8 Figure 3. ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 rear panel 1. Exhaust fan 2. Kensington lock 3. Reset button 4. LAN2 gigabit Ethernet port with LED status indicators 5. USB 2.0 port 6. LAN1 ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 13

    13 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Indicator Description Power button and LED Press this button to turn on the ReadyNAS. The LED has these states: • Blinking . Booting • Blue . Powered on • Off . Powered off ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 14

    14 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Boot Menu Use the boot menu to restart or troubleshoot your ReadyNAS unit. Your unit 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, then begins a 10-minute t ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 15

    15 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems  To access the boot menu: 1. Power off your unit. 2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button. 3. Press the Power button to power on the unit. 4. Continue to press the Reset button until the Power button LED, USB and backup status LED, disk 1 LED, and disk 2 LED illuminate. 5. Press the ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 16

    16 3 3. ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4, NVX Pioneer, NVX (Business Edition) This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4, NVX Pioneer, and NVX (Business Edition) and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bay • Rear Panel • Status Information • Sys ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 17

    17 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels This section describes the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4, NVX Pioneer, and NVX (Business Edition) units. Your unit’s color might vary from the color shown in this manual. 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 8 Figure 4. ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4, NVX Pioneer, and NVX ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 18

    18 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Drive Bay This section describes the drive bay of ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4, NVX Pioneer, and NVX (Business Edition) units. 3 6 1 4 3 2 5 4 Figure 5. ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4, NVX Pioneer, and NVX (Business Edition) drive bay 1. Drive bay door 2. Disk bays 3. Recessed disk tray locking me ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 19

    19 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Rear Panel This section describes the rear panel of ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4, NVX Pioneer, and NVX (Business Edition) units. 1 2 5 6 4 3 Figure 6. ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4, NVX Pioneer, and NVX (Business Edition) rear panel 1. Exhaust fan 2. Power cable socket 3. Reset button 4. LAN1 and ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 20

    20 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Item Description Power button and LED Press this button to turn on the ReadyNAS. The LED has these states: • Blinking . Booting • Blue . Powered on • Off . Powered off Disk ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 21

    21 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems System Shutdown You can shut down your unit in two ways: • Using the Power button : • Preferred shutdown : • If the status display screen is not lit, press the Power button three times to initiate a graceful shutdown. • If the status display screen is lit, press the Power button two times to initiate a gr ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 22

    22 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems WARNING! Use the skip volume check boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative, otherwise data loss might occur. • Memory test . Performs a memory test. The pass or fail result is reported on the status display screen. • Disk test . Performs an offline full disk test. ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 23

    23 4 4. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, Pro (Business Edition) This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, and Pro (Business Edition) and includes the following sections: • Front and Side Panels • Drive Bay • Rear Panel • Status Information • Sys ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 24

    24 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Front and Side Panels This section describes the front and side panels of ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, and Pro (Business Edition) units. Your unit’s color might vary from the color shown in this manual. 7 1 2 3 6 4 5 Figure 7. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, and Pro (B ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 25

    25 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Drive Bay This section describes the drive bay of ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, and Pro (Business Edition) units. 4 1 6 3 2 5 4 3 Figure 8. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, and Pro (Business Edition) drive bay 1. Drive bay door 2. Disk bays 3. Recessed disk tray locking me ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 26

    26 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Rear Panel This section describes the rear panel of ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, and Pro (Business Edition) units. 1 2 4 5 8 7 6 3 Figure 9. ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, and Pro (Business Edition) rear panel 1. Exhaust fan 2. PSU exhaust fan 3. USB 2.0 ports 4. Reset ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 27

    27 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Status Information You can obtain information about the status of your unit by reviewing the indicators listed in the following table. Item Description Power button and LED Press this button to boot the ReadyNAS. The LED has these states: • Blinking . Booting • Blue . Powered on • Off . Powered off Disk ico ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 28

    28 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems System Shutdown You can shut down your unit in these ways: • Using the Power button : • Preferred shutdown : • If the status display screen is not lit, press the Power button three times initiate a graceful shutdown. • If the status display screen is lit, press the Power button two times to initiate a gra ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 29

    29 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems WARNING! Use the skip volume check boot mode only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR Technical Support representative, otherwise data loss might occur. • Memory test . Performs a memory test. The pass or fail result is reported on the status display screen. • Disk test . Performs an offline full disk test. ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 30

    30 5 5. Disks Use only supported disks in your ReadyNAS storage system. If you use unsupported disks, NETGEAR Technical Support will not provide assistance. For a list of supported disks, see the NETGEAR Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl . For information about configuring disks, see the appropriate software manua ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 31

    31 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Previously Formatted Disks You must take care when using previously formatted disks in your ReadyNAS unit, as described in the following table. Unit Status Precaution ReadyNAS unit has no disks (diskless) Turn the unit off and insert the disk as described in Diskless Units on page 7. Then, perform a factory defau ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 32

    32 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Adding a Disk You can add a hard disk to an empty disk bay. You do not need to shut down your unit before adding a disk. If you are adding previously formatted disks to your unit, see the precautions in Previously Formatted Disks on page 31.  To add a disk: 1. Press the disk tray release latch. The tray handle ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 33

    33 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Failed Disk Notification If a disk fails in your ReadyNAS, you are notified by email. Email alerts must be set up for notifications to be sent. In addition, FrontView provides information about the failed disk. NETGEAR recommends replacing a failed disk with the same disk model. Use FrontView to determine the dis ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 34

    34 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems 3. Make sure that the hard disk connectors face the interior of the disk bay. 4. Slide the disk tray back into the unit and press the handle to secure the disk. The volume automatically synchronizes with the new disk in the background. This could take several hours depending on the disk size. You can continue to ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 35

    35 A A. Defaults and Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following sections: • Two-Bay Systems • Four-Bay Systems • Six-Bay Systems • Safety Warnings ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 36

    36 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Two-Bay Systems The following table lists factory default settings for ReadyNAS Ultra 2, Ultra 2 Plus, and Pro 2 storage systems. Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is not connected to a DHCP server https://192.168.168.168/admin Admin user name (case-sensitive) admin Admin login password (case ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 37

    37 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Physical dimensions (h x w x d): • 142 x 101 x 220 mm • 5.60 x 3.98 x 8.70 in Physical weight: • 2.07 kg / 4.56 lb without disks Power consumption: • 38 W (with 2 x 2 TB disks) Electrical: • Input: DC 12.0V, 5A Thermal: • Software controlled 92 mm chassis cooling fan • High temperature email alert w ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 38

    38 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Four-Bay Systems The following table lists factory default settings for ReadyNAS Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, Pro 4 NVX Pioneer, and NVX (Business Edition) storage systems. Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is not connected to a DHCP server https://192.168.168.168/admin Admin user name (case-sensit ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 39

    39 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Physical dimensions (h x w x d): • 200 x 132 x 222 mm • 7.9 x 5.2 x 8.7 in Physical weight: • 4.70 kg / 10.35 lb without disks Power consumption: • Ultra 4, Ultra 4 Plus, and Pro 4: 48W (with 4 x 2 TB disks)* * Using Seagate 2 TB LP drives, with system in idle state • NVX Pioneer and NVX (Business Editi ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 40

    40 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Six-Bay Systems The following table lists factory default settings for ReadyNAS Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro Pioneer, and Pro (Business Edition) storage systems. Feature Default Login User login URL when the ReadyNAS is not connected to a DHCP server https://192.168.168.168/admin Admin user name (case-sensit ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 41

    41 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Physical dimensions (h x w x d): • 250 x 170 x 285 mm • 10.0 x 6.7 x 11.2 in Physical weight: • 7.30 kg / 16.09 lb without disks Power consumption: • Ultra 6, Ultra 6 Pro, and Pro 6: 68W (with 6 x 2 TB disks)* * Using Seagate 2 TB LP drives, with system in idle state • Pro Pioneer and Pro (Business Edit ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 42

    42 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Safety Warnings 1. The equipment contains no operator access areas and is certified for installation only by trained personnel, according to the installation instructions provided with each unit. 2. Install the socket outlet near the equipment in an easily accessible location. 3. Observe the on-board battery prec ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 43

    43 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems 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 Ultra unit. • Replace the on-board battery only with the same battery or an equiva ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 44

    44 B B. Compliance Notification 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 again ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 45

    45 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been teste ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 46

    46 Index B battery 42 boot menu NVX (Business Edition) 21 NVX Pioneer 21 Pro 14 Pro (Business Edition) 28 Pro 4 21 Pro 6 28 Pro Pioneer 28 Ultra 2 14 Ultra 2 Plus 14 Ultra 4 21 Ultra 4 Plus 21 Ultra 6 28 Ultra 6 Plus 28 C compliance 44 D Declaration Of Conformity 44 disk failure 33 disk, adding 32 disk, failure 33 disk, replacing 33 diskless units ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 47

    47 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Ultra 2 Plus 13 Ultra 4 20 Ultra 4 Plus 20 Ultra 6 27 Ultra 6 Plus 27 location, unit 6 P previously formatted disks 31 R rear panel NVX (Business Edition) 19 NVX Pioneer 19 Pro (Business Edition) 26 Pro 2 12 Pro 4 19 Pro 6 26 Pro Pioneer 26 Ultra 2 12 Ultra 2 Plus 12 Ultra 4 19 Ultra 4 Plus 19 Ultra 6 26 Ultra 6 ...

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - page 48

    48 ReadyNAS Desktop Storage Systems Ultra 2 13 Ultra 2 Plus 13 Ultra 4 20 Ultra 4 Plus 20 Ultra 6 27 Ultra 6 Plus 27 T technical specifications 36 , 38 , 40 technical support 2 trademarks 2 troubleshooting with boot menu NVX (Business Edition) 21 NVX Pioneer 21 Pro (Business Edition) 28 Pro 2 14 Pro 4 21 Pro 6 28 Pro Pioneer 28 Ultra 2 14 Ultra 2 P ...

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