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robotson
Apr 25, 2013Aspirant
Can I download everything I need to setup a ReadyNAS?
Hi, I know its a bit of a risk, but I'm buying a second hand ReadyNAS RND2000 off ebay, but as its an over-stock type item it comes with no manual and no CDs. My question is, can I download all the...
robotson
Apr 25, 2013Aspirant
Fantastic, thanks. The drives will be new. I'm thinking to start with, one WD Red 2TB drive as someone told me its more suited to being read constantly for steaming, and is better suited to being turned on and off a lot than normal drives like Barracudas.. that right?
So do I install the RAIDiator software on the laptop first, then put the blank disks in the NAS, and boot it up to set it up? And it really is that simple to set the NAS up? Does it format the drives when you first boot it up?
Obviously I'll download the manual to do it but I'm just wondering! Thanks
So do I install the RAIDiator software on the laptop first, then put the blank disks in the NAS, and boot it up to set it up? And it really is that simple to set the NAS up? Does it format the drives when you first boot it up?
Obviously I'll download the manual to do it but I'm just wondering! Thanks
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