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Jetlag1's avatar
Jetlag1
Guide
Dec 07, 2017

526X in X-RAID displays RAID 5 as the "type"?

I just configured my new 526X with 6 WD 6TB Red HDDs. I installed all of the new disks at once, then used the reset button and front button menus to do the full system setup. It took about 12-14 hou...
Installation & Upgrade
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mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 07, 2017

On 6-bay systems the default with 6 disks is still RAID-5.

 

To switch to RAID-6:

 

1. Backup your data

2. Verify backup is good

3. Disable X-RAID

4. Destroy the volume

5. Create a new volume (best to call it ‘data’ - no quotes) using RAID 6.

6. Re-enable X-RAID

Jetlag1's avatar
Jetlag1
Guide
Dec 07, 2017

Thanks for the guide.

I read the help guide which described the difference between 5 and 6, curious if you recommend I make the switch? Data integrity is more of a priority for me than speed or TB of storage. Thanks.

  • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
    mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Dec 07, 2017

    I would definitely switch to RAID-6 then. Do note whichever RAID level you use backups are still important. Don't store important data on just the one device.

    • Jetlag1's avatar
      Jetlag1
      Guide
      Dec 07, 2017

      Thanks mdgm. I remember you from the old Infrant forums. My first device was the X6.

       

      • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
        mdgm-ntgr
        NETGEAR Employee Retired
        Dec 07, 2017

        Nice. The RN526X sure is a big step up from the X6. Things have come a long way.

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