ReadyNAS RN104 ESATA+USB

Which eSATA model do you use? You had better reject eSATA driver firstly on UI, then unplug eSATA.

For USB3.0, You also had better reject USB driver firstly on UI.

evan wrote:
Which eSATA model do you use? You had better reject eSATA driver firstly on UI, then unplug eSATA. For USB3.0, You also had better reject USB driver firstly on UI.

I have a RN104
http://www.netgear.com/landing/storage/for_home.html#tabs
It lists eSATA expansion port

If you were asking about my external Esata enclosure, I tried a couple including a
4 disk ESATA enclosure (to test it if supported a port multiplier on ESATA) (was not sure how to tell if it worked)
2.5" seagate freeagent goflex ESATA (no ESATA power)

I appreciate your attempt to respond, but I do not understand what you are suggesting. It appears you are listing what I should do to safely remove a working shared external drive. I should "Eject" the "drive" in the UI then unplug the external device.

I am not having problems disconnecting working drives, I am asking questions about what to expect when I hookup new external drives via USB and via ESATA.

Does it support Hot swap on the ESATA, or must you add it then reboot the NAS?
Yes, it support
I don't have 2.5" seagate freeagent goflex ESATA, I need to buy one and check the issue.

-Once it is detected does it show up?
if the device is detect, system will auto mount eSATA/USB volume, then esternal driver will be shown up in UI(System/Overview page).

-Does it support Hot swap on the rear 2 USB3 ports or must you add it then reboot the NAS?
Yes, it support, but we don't test all USB3.0 device,
Coulld you tell me which USB3.0 driver do you use?
I used the below USB disk,
USB3.0 Flash
Kingston DT Ultimate 16GB
Corsair USB 3.0 16GB
Super Talent USB 3.0 16GB
Super Talent USB 3.0 8GB

USB 2.0 Disk 2.5"
WD USB2.0 500GB WDBABV5000ABK-00

USB3.0 Disk 2.5"
TOSHIBA USB3.0 500GB E05B050CAU3HS
TOSHIBA USB3.0 1TB E05B100PBUEAL
WD USB3.0 320GB WDBACY3200ABK-00
WD USB3.0 500GB WDBACY5000ABK-00
WD USB3.0 1TB WDBACX0010BBK-01
ADATA USB3.0 500GB ACH11-500GU3-CBK
Iomega USB3.0 1TB RPHD-UG3

USB 3.0 Disk 3.5"
Seatate USB3.0 2TB 9SEAN2-500 ===>Don't support.
ioSafe SoloPRO USB 3.0 1TB SJ1000GB
LaCie USB3.0 2TB Porsche design P9230
WD My boOK essential 3TB WDBACW0030HBK-01

USB3.0 Docking
Thermaltake BLAC X 5G
NexStar CX Super Speed
ORICO 8628SYS3-C (eSATA+USB3.0+Clone)

USB3.0 HUB
Syba USB3.0 4-Port HUB
Syba USB 3.0 4-Port HUB

Thanks for your reply. I typed in a large update yesterday, but my session timed out and it was lost before post.

Using a standard, single disk, vantec NX3 enclose and linux or MBT/NTFS disk I was indeed able to verify that this model does indeed support HOT-ADD of eSATA Disk and USB2 Disk they are auto mounted.

I saw no support on USB3 with my Seagate 1TB freeagent goflex using its swappable USB3 interface. I can confirm it did work on the front USB2 connector

Also the link in your sig
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20683
It does not contact documentation for the new products, you might get that to your web content team for update.

Hi Mervincm,
My Seatate USB3.0 2TB 9SEAN2-500 works OK on the front USB2.0 port.