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Aspirant

Mar 23, 2017

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ReadyNAS 516 and Multiple EDA500 Expansion Chassis

I currently have a ReadyNAS 516 with all drive bays full and one EDA500 as a separate volume (e.g. data2).

There are a total of (3) eSATA ports on the back. Can I run a total of (3) EDA500's, that is (2) more than I currently have? I'm assuming also setting them up as separate volumes, data3 and data4 respectively?

Amazon has dropped these below 150 each and I originally paid over 400 for one. Assuming they can really get them, it will be an easy way for me to expand my 516 unit that runs 24/7.

Thanks for your kind assistance and input.

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mdgm-ntgr
Mar 23, 2017
Yes, you can. Note however that our new models don't support as many EDA500 units so if your RN516 died outside of warranty a suitable replacement NAS unit would only support one EDA500.

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mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Mar 23, 2017
Yes, you can. Note however that our new models don't support as many EDA500 units so if your RN516 died outside of warranty a suitable replacement NAS unit would only support one EDA500.
- Fretting
  Aspirant
  Mar 23, 2017
  Thank you kindly for the quick reply!
  
  For the price, I'll take that chance. I have (3) other older ReadyNAS' and this will help me consolidate to the one platform.
  
  Thanks again!
  - mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Mar 23, 2017
    Sure. Just felt it was important to point that out. The performance of getting another main chassis e.g. RN316 (you'd connect that to your network via ethernet just like your RN516) would be a lot better than using an expansion chassis, but at the price you've been able to find the EDA500 at the EDA500 does provide quite good value.
    
    Please also note that the warranty is for the original purchaser from an authorised reseller.