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Slow reshaping normal?
I'm totally new to the ReadyNAS system, in fact to the NAS system but I'm learning fast. I purchased 2 x 3tb WD red drives with the RN10400 two days ago, had no trouble inserting them. Syncing took p...
Hello Callinoz,
Welcome to the community!
When you already data stored and you want to expand volume, it should be done by inserting one disk at a time. You might want to read this article.
In your case, since you have not transferred any data yet to the NAS, it is much better to factory reset with all the disks you want to use it with. It will format the disks that are inserted and create a volume with XRAID by default, but you can change it once done.
Regards,
Hello Callinoz,
Welcome to the community!
When you already data stored and you want to expand volume, it should be done by inserting one disk at a time. You might want to read this article.
In your case, since you have not transferred any data yet to the NAS, it is much better to factory reset with all the disks you want to use it with. It will format the disks that are inserted and create a volume with XRAID by default, but you can change it once done.
Regards,
Thank you for your answer, plus the link which is much appreciated.
Carole
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