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How to upgrade?
I have a readynas 4 slot 1: 1.5TB seagate slot 2: 1.5TB seagate slot 3: 1.5TB seagate slot 4: 2TB seagate When I added the last drive (2TB) one it only formatted it as a 1.5TB. I know that it i...
I would keep the power on, remove one drive you want to replace.
Wait for the NAS to acknowledge the missing drive then put the new drive in the tray you just removed.
Finally, insert the new drive into NAS and grab a beer while the ReadyNAS takes over. It could take several hours to full initialize, restripe and expand.
Another note, it is always good to test the disk with the manufacturer’s tools to make sure you didn’t get a bum drive from the get-go. This extra step could help with major headaches down the road.
Wait for the NAS to acknowledge the missing drive then put the new drive in the tray you just removed.
Finally, insert the new drive into NAS and grab a beer while the ReadyNAS takes over. It could take several hours to full initialize, restripe and expand.
Another note, it is always good to test the disk with the manufacturer’s tools to make sure you didn’t get a bum drive from the get-go. This extra step could help with major headaches down the road.
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