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ReadyNAS Pro
Pioneer Edition User
Guide
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10456-01
v1.0
December 2008
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© 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support 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://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, X-RAID, X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: December 2008 Product Family: Network Storage Product Name: ReadyNAS Pro Network Attached Storage System Pioneer Edition Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10456-01 Publication Version Number: 1.0 iii v1.0, December 2008
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iv v1.0, December 2008
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Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................. x Revision History ......................................................................................
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Updating the Admin Password .......................................................................................2-6 Selecting Services for Share Access ..............................................................................2-8 Standard File Protocols ............................................................................................2-8 Streaming Services ................................................................................................2-10 Discovery Services ....
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Networked DVD Players and UPnP AV Media Adapters ..............................................3-16 Remote Access ............................................................................................................3-16 Remote FTP Access ..............................................................................................3-17 Remote HTTP Access ............................................................................................3-18 Chapter 4 Securing Your Data Configurin
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Appendix A Share Access from MAC and Linux Systems MAC OS X ..................................................................................................................... A-1 AFP over Bonjour .................................................................................................... A-2 AFP over AppleTalk ................................................................................................. A-3 MAC OS 9 .................................................................
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide describes how to configure and troubleshoot a ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition system. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and networking skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Emphasis, books, C
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide • Scope. This manual is written for the ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition according to these specifications: Product Version 1.0 Manual Publication Date December 2008 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page at a time. • A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index. Double-click on a link in the table of cont
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide – Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your browser window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting t
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide xii About This Manual v1.0, December 2008
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter provides an overview of the features and capabilities of the ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition. It also covers the unit’s physical features, main software, and initial setup steps. Topics discussed in this chapter include: • “What is the ReadyNAS Pro?” • “What Are the Benefits of X-RAID and X-RAID2?” • “Introducing the Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bay” • “Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS Pro” • “Initial Setup” •
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide entire system for abnormal situations or part failures and e-mails system alerts to the network administrator. In addition, the Frontview Add-on SDK provides developers the tools for uniquely extending ReadyNAS capabilities. For a full list of what is new compared with existing ReadyNAS systems, see ReadyNAS Specifications on ReadyNAS.com. What Are the Benefits of X-RAID and X-RAID2? Shipping in volume since 2004, X-RAID is a proven patent-pending techn
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide The X-RAID Data Volume X-RAID has one data volume. This volume uses the capacity of the smallest disk from each disk. For instance, if you had one 80 GB disk and two 250 GB disks, only 80 GB from each disk is used in the volume. The leftover space on the 250 GB disks is reclaimed only when the 80 GB disk is replaced with a 250 GB or greater capacity disk. However, as you will see below, X-RAID2 is more flexible in how it handles volume expansion. Hori
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide Introducing the Status Displays, Ports, and Drive Bay This section introduces the ReadyNAS Pro display, ports, and drive bay. Front and Side Panel 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 Figure 1-1 1. OLED display, including the disk activity status light Note: The OLED goes to sleep to prevent burn-in; press the power button to wake it. When reporting an abnormal status, it stays on. 2. CPU exhaust vent 3. Power button/power status 4. USB backup status light 5. Backup button 6.
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide Drive Bay 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Figure 1-2 1. Drive bay door 2. Six disk bays 3. Disk tray pop-out button 4. Disk tray pop-out latch 5. Disk tray 6. Disk tray lock 7. Recessed disk tray latch lock release Note: If you set the tray lock, you will need to use a push-pin or paper clip to open the tray. Getting Acquainted 1-5 v1.0, December 2008
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide Rear Panel 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 Figure 1-3 1. Disk exhaust fan 2. System exhaust fan 3. Two USB ports 4. Recessed button which provides access to the diagnostic startup menu: Normal, Factory Restore (which erases all data), OS Reinstall, Tech Support remote diagnostics, Skip Volume Check, Memory Test. 5. LAN1 and LAN2 gigabit Ethernet ports 6. Kensington lock to prevent unauthorized removal of the unit 7. Power switch 8. Power cable socket 1-6 Getting Acquain
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide Choosing a Location for a ReadyNAS Pro The ReadyNAS Pro is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be free-standing, located in a wiring closet or equipment room. When deciding where to locate the unite, ensure that: • It is accessible and cables can be connected easily. • If it will be protected by an uninterruptable power supply (UPS), its power cable can be securely and safely connected to the UPS. • Water or moisture cannot enter the
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ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition User Guide Default IP Address, Login Name, and Password The default IP configuration is set to DHCP; if the unit does not get an IP address, it defaults to 192.168.168.168. The default administrator user name is admin with the default password being netgear1 (case sensitive). Note: The RAIDar utility includes a discovery mechanism that enables it to find any ReadyNAS on the network without needing to know its IP address. Also, RAIDar does not require a user name
