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memory for ReadyNas Pro 6 firmware update
Hi. I wrote a lot of stuff below but my main question is what type of memory I need for the ReadyNas Pro 6 and also, Did I do everything I need to do to run the ReadyNas Pro 6 with the latest firmw...
Munber54 wrote:
also, every time i log onto the ReadyNas units i get a warning message saying "visiting an untrustworthy website had been prevented"...then i have to click on where it says "I understand the risks and wish to proceed to the website"...I guess that's nothing to worry about?
It is expected. The NAS uses a self-signed certificate, so it cannot be verified by a third party (like the browser).
Munber54 wrote:
Did I do everything I need to do to run the ReadyNas Pro 6 with the latest firmware?
Yes, though you should of course set up your shares and finish your system setup. Also you should put a backup plan in place for the NAS.
Munber54 wrote:
would the Crucial 4GB Model CT2KIT25664AA1067 work? https://www.newegg.ca/crucial-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820148249 .
2x2 GB is more cost effective than 2x4GB (and many 4 GB modules are not compatible).
I believe your kit would work, but PC2-6400 (800MHz) is sufficient. Other options are
- https://www.newegg.com/crucial-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820148160
- https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820231207
Munber54 wrote:
also, every time i log onto the ReadyNas units i get a warning message saying "visiting an untrustworthy website had been prevented"...then i have to click on where it says "I understand the risks and wish to proceed to the website"...I guess that's nothing to worry about?
It is expected. The NAS uses a self-signed certificate, so it cannot be verified by a third party (like the browser).
Munber54 wrote:
Did I do everything I need to do to run the ReadyNas Pro 6 with the latest firmware?
Yes, though you should of course set up your shares and finish your system setup. Also you should put a backup plan in place for the NAS.
Munber54 wrote:
would the Crucial 4GB Model CT2KIT25664AA1067 work? https://www.newegg.ca/crucial-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820148249 .
2x2 GB is more cost effective than 2x4GB (and many 4 GB modules are not compatible).
I believe your kit would work, but PC2-6400 (800MHz) is sufficient. Other options are
- https://www.newegg.com/crucial-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820148160
- https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820231207
Oddly, none of those expressly state that they are 2Rx8, unbuffered, non-ECC, but I believe they are (as it must be for your NAS). The GSkill has a slightly lower CAS latency, so will be marginally faster. Plus, the GSkill shows it ships from USA and the Patriot from China.
As StephenB said, nothing any faster than 800MHz will increase the speed of your NAS, even if you update the processor to one capable of suppoirting a 1033FSB, because the motherboard is limited to 800MHz FSB.
Thanks again for your help. I ordered the GSkill memory from ebay.
Sandshark wrote:Oddly, none of those expressly state that they are 2Rx8, unbuffered, non-ECC, but I believe they are (as it must be for your NAS). The GSkill has a slightly lower CAS latency, so will be marginally faster. Plus, the GSkill shows it ships from USA and the Patriot from China.
As StephenB said, nothing any faster than 800MHz will increase the speed of your NAS, even if you update the processor to one capable of suppoirting a 1033FSB, because the motherboard is limited to 800MHz FSB.
Thanks very much! I found 2 used G.Skill F2-6400CL5D-4GBNT 2Gb on ebay.
I was trying to find 2 more but then i thought since I have 2 ReadyNas Pro 6 units, i could remove one of the memory sticks from one of my ReadyNas and put it in the other ReadyNas, giving me 2 GB instead of 1 GB... Then when the ones from ebay arrive, I would have 2 GB in one ReadyNas and 4 GB in the other. I assume that would work ok?
I clicked thru the admin page but can't find anything that says how much memory is available. The manual says i can perform a memory check by pushing the power button while holding the Reset button with a straightened paper clip until i see a boot menu on the status screen, then pressing the backup button to scroll thru the boot mode options...do you know if there is an easier way to check the memory? I'd like to see something that tells me if the memory is working properly.
so thanks again for your assistance!
StephenB wrote:
Munber54 wrote:also, every time i log onto the ReadyNas units i get a warning message saying "visiting an untrustworthy website had been prevented"...then i have to click on where it says "I understand the risks and wish to proceed to the website"...I guess that's nothing to worry about?
It is expected. The NAS uses a self-signed certificate, so it cannot be verified by a third party (like the browser).
Munber54 wrote:Did I do everything I need to do to run the ReadyNas Pro 6 with the latest firmware?
Yes, though you should of course set up your shares and finish your system setup. Also you should put a backup plan in place for the NAS.
Munber54 wrote:would the Crucial 4GB Model CT2KIT25664AA1067 work? https://www.newegg.ca/crucial-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820148249 .
2x2 GB is more cost effective than 2x4GB (and many 4 GB modules are not compatible).
I believe your kit would work, but PC2-6400 (800MHz) is sufficient. Other options are
- https://www.newegg.com/crucial-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820148160
- https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-4gb-240-pin-ddr2-sdram/p/N82E16820231207
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