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Aspirant

Oct 09, 2016

cant install system

Hi all today i buy from second hand RNAS RND4000 v2. and i have problem with this machine. When i start without HDD i can go to admin padge. when RNAS connect to router. When i plug in my hdd form ...

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Sandshark

Sensei

Oct 10, 2016

I suspect that you intended for all of the data on that drive to be available on the NAS, which is not what would have happened. If so, you are lucky that nothing happened. A NAS is not at all the same thing as a case for drives, like for USB. It's a LINUX based server, and it needs to format it's disks in a LINUX compatible way.

The NAS will not operate without any drives installed. You need to install at least one drive and perform a factory default. Note, again, that everything on that drive will be erased.

b4ndit90
Aspirant
Oct 10, 2016
When i plug in new hdd form shoop i have msg Wating for RAID and time 10 min move down what next ?
- b4ndit90
  Aspirant
  Oct 10, 2016
  I read in weeb i can plug in only
  NAS Optimised
  
  HDD .. did i can plud ing normal hhd from pc ? and some how setup then ? or only way buy
  WD Red xxxTB NAS Optimised 3.5 inch SATA III Hard Drive
  - StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 10, 2016
    What ReadyNAS model do you have?
    
    Netgear does maintain a compatibility list that includes some desktop drives. These lists aren't always up to date.
    
    I always recommend NAS-purposed drives like the WD Reds or enterprise drives. NAS-purposed drives are close to desktop drives in price, generally have better warranties, and are intended for NAS use.