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Daisychain the Pro 6
Hi everybody, The ReadyNAS Pro 6 has 2 ethernet ports on the back, and I would to use them in "pass-through" mode. Where I want to set it up, I only have one ethernet socket available, and I would...
My advice is to ignore the extra ethernet connection on the RN104. The platform isn't capable of generating/consuming more than one 1 gpbs anyway, so bonding isn't worth the trouble.
The pro is another matter, and if you have multiple simultaneous users you could consider using Bonding. Its best to use a switch that supports LACP in that case.
There are several devices that offer ethernet passthrough (many enterprise VOIP phones have it for example). These devices basically integrate a three port small hub (or switch) into them (one port being internal). Those switches/hub are designed to passthrough properly even if the device is turned off.
The NAS doesn't have a switch like that. You could try to turn it into a router, but it is a lot of work, and it would only work when the NAS is up and running. And routing will be slower than switching (perhaps not an issue with the Pro).
It won't really get you what you want, so you will need a switch (or run another cable back to your main router). As far as power sockets go, IMO you should the NAS connected to a UPS anyway, and the UPS would provide a power socket for the switch.
The pro is another matter, and if you have multiple simultaneous users you could consider using Bonding. Its best to use a switch that supports LACP in that case.
There are several devices that offer ethernet passthrough (many enterprise VOIP phones have it for example). These devices basically integrate a three port small hub (or switch) into them (one port being internal). Those switches/hub are designed to passthrough properly even if the device is turned off.
The NAS doesn't have a switch like that. You could try to turn it into a router, but it is a lot of work, and it would only work when the NAS is up and running. And routing will be slower than switching (perhaps not an issue with the Pro).
It won't really get you what you want, so you will need a switch (or run another cable back to your main router). As far as power sockets go, IMO you should the NAS connected to a UPS anyway, and the UPS would provide a power socket for the switch.
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